Shoulder angel

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A shoulder Angel is a plot device used for either dramatic or humorous effect in animation. Often accompanied by a Shoulder Demon, the angel represents one's conscience while the demon represents temptation(s). They are handy for easily showing inner conflict of a character.

The shoulder angel often looks like stereotypically angelic version of the character, with wings, a robe, a halo, and sometimes a harp. The shoulder demon likewise usually looks like stereotypically demonic version the character, dressed as devils with reddish skin, horns and (sometimes) cloven hooves.