Watson (def:): an archetypal story character who functions as a device for natural exposition.
Examples:
In "The Matrix," Neo is a Watson. His ignorance allows Morpheus to explain the history of the Matrix to the audience w/out appearing forced.
In "Minority Report," in the opening sequence, Danny Witwer is a Watson, allowing Chief Anderton to explain the process of pre-crime.
A Watson can be a friend (The Matrix) or an enemy (Minority Report).
Moral: If you need to do some serious exposition and naturally want it to seem natural, think about using a Watson.
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