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The Character of self is fully destroyed only when the Audience is recognized as a character as well. Otherwise the character is still bound by the expectations of the audience. It's like going from being trapped to being aware of being trapped, hardly a better position

Think of a critic. Within the critic's mind there is *always* an audience. The presence of an Audience forces one into a judgmental and critical role. The critic is the jailer yes, but it only acts as an embodiment of the will of the audience.