Table 3.

The narrative structure of voice assistants as everyday saviors

ActSettingAgentAgency/instrumentPurpose/motive
VA is a saviorPrecarious situation. Abroad. USA, UK and AustraliaUser: in distress, incapacitated or a child
VA: a useful voice interface. Or, an anti-hero, an accidental savior
Service provider: has the power to fix the VA
The voice assistant is the instrumentN/A 

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