Neighbor XV: The Devil

The Devil

Upright Meaning: shadow self, attachment, enslavement, restriction

Reversed Meaning: suppressing impulses

Description: Prince Arren is confronted with a mirror and demonic self during a nightmare. After killing his father while possessed, Arren flees his home and seeks refuge with the powerful archmage Sparrowhawk. Arren is consistently plagued with bouts of rage and delusions; however, much of this is due to unseen and sinister forces. Although he has a strong moral compass, he often falls prey to unhealthy emotions of fear and vengeance, and it’s as if he is never in full control of himself.

Studio Ghibli Reference: Tales from Earthsea