The Devils Among Us

Penny articulates in her novel that devils do not appear on earth as the gruesome creatures displayed in artwork, but instead the people among us who are so motivated by things such as greed and power that they are willing to kill, torture, or put others in danger. Roquebrune and Pinot are examples of devils, people who think nothing of the tragedy their actions cause as long as they continue to make money. The members of the GHS board members, particularly those who knew about the problems with neodymium, but chose to do nothing also qualify as devils. Though difficult for Armand, he must face the devil in him when he considers torturing Arbour to get information from her that might save his son.

Roquebrune and Pinot are devils because they are actively killing people to keep their money and power. Roquebrune is...