He can sense the manipulation but what is he gonna do about it? Absolutely nothing. Which, for proper storytelling, is quite problematic. He was better off being oblivious to his situation, because the only reason he wouldn’t do something about what he’s sensing is: he’s written not to. And, with that, we bid ado, “Buh-bye, proper storytelling.”
He can sense the manipulation but what is he gonna do about it? Absolutely nothing. Which, for proper storytelling, is quite problematic. He was better off being oblivious to his situation, because the only reason he wouldn’t do something about what he’s sensing is: he’s written not to. And, with that, we bid ado, “Buh-bye, proper storytelling.”