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Émile Durkheim

Roy Mustang

Japanese Name:ロイ・マスタング (Roi Masutangu)
Alias:Flame Alchemist (焔の錬金術師, Honō no Renkinjutsushi)
Role:Tritagonist of the Fullmetal Alchemist 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

Roy Mustang is typically seen in his military uniform, which consists of a blue coat and pants, accented by a white shirt and a black tie. He has black hair and dark eyes, often wearing a serious expression that reflects his determination and ambition.

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

With a confident smirk and flames dancing at his fingertips, Roy Mustang revels in the thrill of battle, his passion for combat igniting a fierce determination to protect his comrades and achieve his ambitions.

Personality

Mustang is known for his charismatic and confident demeanor, often exhibiting a laid-back attitude in casual situations. However, beneath this exterior lies a strategic and cunning mind. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and subordinates, willing to go to great lengths to protect them. Despite his often lighthearted approach, he carries the burden of his past actions during the Ishval Civil War, striving to atone for them.

Powers and Abilities

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

With a commanding presence, Roy Mustang unleashes his alchemical flames, a dazzling display of power and precision that reflects his mastery as the Flame Alchemist, ready to incinerate any obstacle in his path.

  • Alchemy:As a State Alchemist, Mustang specializes in fire-based alchemy, allowing him to create and manipulate flames with a snap of his fingers. His ability to control fire makes him a formidable opponent in combat.
  • Combat Skills:Mustang is not only an alchemist but also a skilled tactician and combat leader, demonstrating proficiency in various forms of military strategy and warfare.
  • Leadership:As a high-ranking officer, he possesses strong leadership qualities, inspiring loyalty and camaraderie among his team.

Relationships

Edward Elric

Mustang serves as Edward’s superior officer and mentor, offering guidance while pushing him to grow as an alchemist.

Riza Hawkeye

Mustang has a deep bond with his right-hand woman, Riza, who serves as his sharpshooter and confidante. Their relationship is marked by mutual respect and trust.

Ishvalan People

Mustang grapples with his past actions during the Ishval Civil War, seeking redemption for the pain caused to the Ishvalan people.

Trivia

Trivia:
★ Mustang is nicknamed “The Flame Alchemist” due to his signature fire-based abilities.
★ His ambition to become the next Führer of Amestris is driven by a desire to reform the corrupt military system.
★ Mustang’s iconic catchphrase is, “Burn it all away!” which reflects his fiery personality and abilities.