@Alef Magnus, that makes perfect sense, I was assuming that the purpose was to reveal new information that the character didn't know yet--that's the great advantage of third over first. I would suggest you discover a way to reveal the information without having the character witness it (i.e. news report, overhearing a conversation) but it sounds like your purpose is more geared toward the other characters who aren't the narrator... have you tried doing a third person chapter as a shift from the narrator's focus? I don't know how well that would work, but the shift wouldn't be permanent, just switching back and forth every time it suits your need. Is it possible for your audience to gain the info while the character is dreaming? Are out-of-body experiences out of the question? I think this problem requires some classic "outside the box" thinking