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Émile Durkheim

Gray Fullbuster

Gray Fullbuster (グレイ・フルバスター, Gurei Furubasutā) is an Ice Mage of the Fairy Tail Guild and a prominent member of Team Natsu. Known for his mastery of Ice-Make Magic, Gray is one of the key fighters in Fairy Tail and serves as one of the series’ main characters alongside Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, and Erza Scarlet. His rivalry with Natsu, strong will, and tragic past make him a complex and beloved character.

Émile Durkheim
Born
David Émile Durkheim

(1858-04-15)15 April 1858

Épinal, France
Died 15 November 1917(1917-11-15)(aged 59)

Paris,France
Nationality French
Alma mater École Normale Supérieure
Known for Sacred–profane dichotomy
Collective consciousness
Social fact
Social integration
Anomie
Collective effervescence
Scientific career
Fields Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies
Institutions University of Paris, University of Bordeaux
Influences Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill
Influenced Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1]

Appearance

Gray is a tall, well-built young man with spiky black hair and dark blue eyes. He is usually seen with a serious or stoic expression. One of his quirks is his habit of unconsciously stripping down to his underwear, a habit he developed during his training as an Ice Mage. His casual attire includes simple pants and shirts, but he is often seen shirtless, especially during battles. He bears the Fairy Tail Guild mark on his chest.

A collection of Durkheim's courses on the origins of socialism (1896), edited and published by his nephew, Marcel Mauss, in 1928

Gray Fullbuster demonstrating his ice magic, a powerful and versatile ability that allows him to manipulate ice for both offense and defense.

Personality

Gray is laid-back but serious when it comes to battle or when protecting his friends and guildmates. He has a cool and calm demeanor, but his rivalry with Natsu often brings out his more competitive and fiery side. Despite his frequent bickering with Natsu, Gray deeply cares for his teammates and shows great loyalty to the guild. His personality is shaped by his tragic past, which gives him a strong sense of responsibility and a desire to grow stronger to protect those he cares about.

Powers and Abilities

Cover of the French edition of The Division of Labour in Society

Gray Fullbuster gathering his energy to unleash his full power, a ament to his determination and strength as a formidable wizard.

Gray is a master ofIce-Make Magic, a versatile form of magic that allows him to create various objects and weapons out of ice. His abilities include:

  • Ice-Make: Lance: Gray creates sharp ice spears to attack his opponents.
  • Ice-Make: Shield: He can form solid ice shields for defense.
  • Ice-Make: Hammer: Gray summons a giant ice hammer to crush his enemies.
  • Ice-Make: Floor: He freezes the ground beneath his opponents, making it difficult for them to move.
  • Ice Devil Slayer Magic: Later in the series, Gray learnsIce Devil Slayer Magic, a powerful form of magic that enhances his ice powers and is particularly effective against demons. This magic also grants him resistance to extreme cold and gives him the ability to consume ice for power.

Relationships

Natsu Dragneel

Gray and Natsu have a competitive and often combative relationship. They argue frequently and see each other as rivals, but they also share a deep bond and mutual respect. Their rivalry pushes them to become stronger, and they always come together in the face of danger.

Erza Scarlet

Gray respects Erza as a powerful mage and leader. They have a close bond, and Gray often looks to her for guidance. They have fought side by side on numerous occasions.

Juvia Lockser

Juvia has a strong romantic interest in Gray, which he initially finds overwhelming, but over time he grows closer to her. Gray cares deeply for Juvia, and their relationship gradually develops into something more meaningful.

Lucy Heartfilia

Gray shares a close friendship with Lucy, and he is protective of her as a member of Team Natsu. They have a good-natured camaraderie, and Gray is often seen alongside Lucy during their missions.

Ur

Gray’s mentor and surrogate mother, Ur, had a profound impact on his life. Her sacrifice to save him from Deliora deeply affected Gray, shaping his determination to become a stronger mage and carry on her legacy.

Trivia

  • Gray’s stripping habit is a running gag throughout the series, often providing comic relief.
  • He is known for his cool and collected nature, but he can become emotional and hot-headed in certain situations, especially involving his friends.
  • Gray’s rivalry with Natsu is one of the most iconic dynamics inFairy Tail.
  • He shares a close bond withLyon Vastia, who was also trained by Ur and is both a rival and friend to Gray.