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Émile Durkheim

Lucy Heartfilia

Lucy Heartfilia (ルーシィ・ハートフィリア, Rūshi Hātofiria) is a prominent mage of the Fairy Tail Guild and a key member of Team Natsu in the Fairy Tail anime and manga series by Hiro Mashima. Known for her intelligence, beauty, and cheerful personality, Lucy serves as both a Celestial Spirit Mage and one of the main protagonists of the series.

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

Lucy is a young woman with long blonde hair, which she usually keeps in a ponytail, and warm brown eyes. She has a curvaceous figure and is often considered one of the most attractive characters in the series. She is frequently seen wearing different outfits depending on the arc, but her signature look typically includes a short skirt, a belt holding her Celestial Spirit keys, and a top, often with a prominent Fairy Tail guild mark on her hand.

Lucy’s Fairy Tail guild mark is pink and is located on the back of her right hand. She takes pride in being a member of Fairy Tail, which plays a significant role in shaping her journey and interactions with other guild members.

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

Lucy Heartfilia, a Celestial Spirit Mage from the Fairy Tail guild, holding a Celestial Key, which allows her to summon powerful Celestial Spirits to aid her in battle and adventures.

Personality

Lucy is highly intelligent, compassionate, and thoughtful. She is deeply loyal to her friends and guildmates, particularly Team Natsu, and is willing to risk her life to protect them. Unlike Natsu, who tends to be reckless and aggressive in battle, Lucy is more strategic and level-headed, often analyzing situations before acting. This balance makes her a valuable member of Team Natsu, offering both magical support and practical solutions to complex problems.

She is ambitious and independent, having initially run away from home to forge her own path as a mage and make a name for herself without relying on her family’s wealth. While she deeply cares for her friends and fights fiercely to protect them, she also values her own aspirations of becoming a successful writer and living life on her own terms.

At the same time, Lucy can be playful and lighthearted, enjoying moments of fun with her friends. She has a love for books, particularly romance novels, and dreams of writing her own one day. Lucy is also known for her temper, especially when dealing with Natsu’s antics or when others mock her or her friends.

Powers and Abilities

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

Lucy Heartfilia depicted in a dynamic battle scene from the manga, showcasing her determination and magical prowess as she fights alongside her friends from the Fairy Tail guild.

Celestial Spirit Magic

Lucy is a Celestial Spirit Mage, a rare form of magic that allows her to summon Celestial Spirits—magical beings from another realm—using special Celestial Spirit Keys. The keys are divided into two categories: Gold Keys, which summon powerful Zodiac spirits, and Silver Keys, which summon less powerful, but still useful, spirits. Lucy is one of the few mages capable of wielding multiple Zodiac keys, which is a ament to her magical abilities and bond with her spirits.

Each of her spirits has unique abilities, and Lucy forms strong emotional connections with them, treating them as partners and friends rather than mere tools for battle.

  • Aquarius: A Water Bearer spirit who can control water but has a very temperamental and often aggressive personality.
  • Leo (Loke): A Lion spirit who is charismatic, powerful, and deeply loyal to Lucy. Loke was originally a Fairy Tail member before revealing himself as a Celestial Spirit.
  • Virgo: A Maiden spirit who can dig underground and change her appearance based on her master’s preferences. Virgo is very obedient and often offers to punish herself for perceived failures.
  • Sagittarius: An Archer spirit who can shoot arrows with great accuracy.
  • Taurus: A Bull spirit with immense strength, often carrying an axe in battle.

Star Dress

As Lucy grows stronger, she gains the ability to use Star Dress magic, allowing her to take on the abilities and attributes of her Celestial Spirits by wearing magical outfits based on them. This gives Lucy a more direct role in combat, making her more versatile and able to fight alongside her spirits.

Unison Raid

Lucy can perform Unison Raid, a powerful magic ability that allows two mages to synchronize their magic, amplifying their power. Lucy has used this technique with Juvia, as well as with her spirits.

Enhanced Durability and Physical Strength

Despite relying primarily on her magic, Lucy has shown impressive resilience in battle. Over time, she has become physically stronger and more capable of handling herself in combat situations. She trains her body to withstand attacks, as well as improve her magic, allowing her to fight alongside her more battle-hardened teammates.

Relationships

Natsu Dragneel

Lucy shares a close bond with Natsu, who was the first person from Fairy Tail she met. Their friendship is one of the cornerstones of the series, with Natsu often dragging Lucy into dangerous adventures. Though Natsu’s reckless behavior sometimes frustrates Lucy, she deeply values his friendship and loyalty. Their bond has been teased as having romantic undertones throughout the series, though it remains primarily a deep, caring friendship.

Happy

Lucy has a lighthearted relationship with Happy, Natsu’s Exceed companion. While Happy often teases Lucy, calling her “Lucy Heartfilia, you weirdo,” the two share a playful and affectionate bond. Despite the teasing, Happy cares deeply for Lucy and will always support her.

Gray Fullbuster

Lucy and Gray are teammates and good friends. Gray’s cool-headed personality balances out Natsu’s hot-headed nature, and Lucy often acts as the mediator between the two. While Gray is reserved compared to Natsu, he respects and cares for Lucy, and the two share a mutual trust on the battlefield.

Erza Scarlet

Lucy deeply admires Erza for her strength, bravery, and leadership. Despite Erza’s strict and intimidating demeanor, the two become close friends. Erza often looks out for Lucy, and Lucy respects Erza’s abilities as a warrior and leader. They share many heartfelt moments throughout the series, and Lucy often seeks Erza’s advice.

Layla Heartfilia

Lucy’s relationship with her mother, Layla, is a significant part of her character development. Layla was a kind and powerful Celestial Spirit Mage, and Lucy’s desire to become a mage is influenced by her admiration for her mother. Layla’s death left a deep emotional scar on Lucy, and she often reflects on the love and guidance her mother gave her.

Trivia

  • Lucy’s name is derived fromThe Beatlessong “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
  • She is an aspiring novelist and often narrates parts of the series through letters and journal entries.
  • Lucy’s birthday isJuly 1st, and she is aCancer, aligning with the Zodiac theme of her magic.
  • In addition to her magic, Lucy is skilled inwhip combat, using a magical whip calledFleuve d’Étoiles.
  • Lucy’s Fairy Tail guild mark ispinkand is located on the back of her right hand.