Today we discuss what an alter ego can be both in the context of literature and the world around us, as well as why we are drawn to artists who utilize them, why they're so prominent, and how artists of varying styles, mediums, and eras use alter egos to make their art more complex and meaningful. We compare the works of Tyler The Creator to those of David Bowie, those of Lil Yachty to Hank Williams, and those of Eminem to 19th century composer Robert Schumann.