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Angus, whose real name is Agnes, serves as a foil to Demon, highlighting the role of privilege and stability in overcoming adversity. Born into a family with financial stability and cultural capital, Angus experiences her share of hardship—losing her mother at a young age and coping with her father’s alcoholism. However, her privileged upbringing provides her with a safety net that allows her to navigate these challenges without succumbing to the cycles of addiction and despair that ensnare Demon and Emmy.
Angus’s resilience is rooted in her ability to confront adversity with intelligence, pragmatism, and a sense of agency. She resists societal expectations, embracing her androgynous nickname and rejecting traditional gender roles. Her analytical nature and critical thinking skills allow her to deconstruct stereotypes and navigate complex social dynamics, making her a stabilizing force in Demon’s life.
Angus also represents a healthy partnership for Demon, one that is not based on shared trauma or mutual dependency, as his relationship with Dori was. Their connection grows from a sibling-like bond into a romantic partnership grounded in mutual respect, emotional support, and the ability to challenge each other to grow. Angus refuses to enable Demon’s destructive tendencies, holding him accountable for his actions while offering him unconditional support. This dynamic contrasts sharply with Demon’s earlier relationships, where shared pain often led to toxic cycles of codependency. Angus provides a model for what love can look like when it is built on equality, trust, and a shared commitment to personal growth.
Her determination to pursue higher education and build a future for herself reflects her belief in the possibility of transformation, a belief that eventually inspires Demon to seek his own redemption. By choosing to share her life with Demon while maintaining her independence and ambitions, Angus shows him that he is worthy of love and support without being defined by his trauma.
