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Shoulder devil
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a fictional character, often portrayed as an unethical being, who represents a character's inner voice of temptation
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shoulder devils
Who is a "shoulder devil"?
A shoulder devil is a character or symbolic figure that represents a person's temptations or unethical impulses in a story. The shoulder devil encourages the character to make poor decisions or act against their moral values. This figure contrasts with a "shoulder angel", which represents moral guidance and good intentions, together illustrating the internal conflict between right and wrong.
