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Some written works feature a consistent [[Point of View]]: namely, through the eyes of [[The Protagonist]]. Other works throw in [[Deuteragonist|additional protagonists]] and [[Switching POV|pass the POV around]] to present each of their respective views on the transpiring events. Sometimes, however, a single main character (usually the one with the most ambiguous/mysterious motivation) is conspicuously ''denied'' POV and their impact upon the plot is only ever seen through the eyes of co-protagonists. This character is the [[Non
The main purpose of the trope is to create dramatic tension. When a the story is told from the perspective of a character, readers become very familiar with him or her, and can make some predictions as to their feelings and reactions. When a the story does not give the perspective of a character, readers are left peering in, wondering just what is going through that person's head. That can be quite a tense experience if said character is [[The Chosen One]], the [[Big Bad]], or even just a [[Supporting Leader]] who will nonetheless be making decisions that the narrator characters have to live with.
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