Thinking about the Devil from Shrimp and Crits. Thinking about how the Devil is a version of Cebe, is the version of Cebe some people believe is real, is the version of Cebe that he hates and fears. Thinking about how the Devil is something he must distance himself from, how his connection to the Devil is something he hides. Thinking about how Sara also hides her connection to the Devil, even though it’s not really her fault and not something she wanted. Thinking about how the person most sympathetic to Sara’s possession is Brittany. Thinking about how Brittany asks Sara to go out with her right before the exorcism. Thinking about how Ari and Cebe’s first kiss is right before the exorcism.
Thinking about the Devil and queer characters. Thinking about the shame and guilt attached to being the Devil, having the Devil inside you. Thinking about how Cebe and Sara both find people who love them anyway. Thinking about how those people help them defeat the Devil. Thinking about the Devil and the self-loathing it causes. Thinking about the Devil and what it means to these queer characters.