gemma gray [district 11]

There are some things that are just so fragile about Gemma. Coming from District 11, the place with all the food, but none for the people, she is very thin. Her doe like brown eyes practically scream innocence. Everything including her wavy brown hair seems very soft. Finally, with eternally pale skin, some describe Gemma as having a sick look.

Don’t however be deceived. There is more to Gemma then that. Standing tall at 5’8”, with super long limbs, Gemma is a force to be reckoned with. From all the tree climbing, labor, and farm work that she does, Gemma is stronger and more nimble than one would think. She can run fast, but more important, she can do so without being seen, stealthy blending into the background while those who don’t know her underestimate her.

Gemma is a very interesting girl. Based on her looks one would think that she’s very submissive and obedient. However, in her case, what you see is not what you get.

She is what some like to call the trouble maker of district eleven. With no one to care and fear for but herself, Gemma does this without caring about repercussions. She’ll talk back to any peace keeper when she thinks they did something wrong. After all, the worst they can do is hurt her and her alone and Gemma believe that justice and standing up for what you believe in is more important than staying safe. Gemma is also somewhat of a dare devil, constantly going above and beyond what others expect. Climbing to the top of trees, leaping from branch to branch, she will do whatever she wants. Some say this is because Gemma has no fear, but they don’t know the truth.

The fact on the matter is, Gemma fears like everyone. She fears getting hurt, loosing someone she loves, and most of all death, after seeing her parents die. Every year she lives in terror that she will be chosen for the hunger games and meet her death. Therefore, she makes herself strong and tough so no one will ever know her weakness and so she has to fear death just a little less.

Finally, Gemma is a true friend. Without a family to care about, she now cares about her friends, and puts them before herself. And a very large bunch of friends she has. After all, while she may be a lot more than a trouble maker, people view her as somewhat of a beacon of hope. Besides, what’s not to like? Gemma is friendly, outgoing, and an overall joy to be around.

Gemma was born to a very poor family just like most others in district eleven. Her father, mother, and as soon as she was old enough, she, all worked in the orchards and fields to make a living, yet somehow they never seemed to have enough food. As a result, her father point blank refused to eat. He gave his portion to his loving daughter and his now pregnant wife. People however need food to survive, and without it, he slowly deteriorated and died from starvation. Enraged, Gemma’s wife went complaining and yelling to the peacekeepers going as far as to throw rocks at them. The peace keepers did not take this well, so despite being pregnant, they sent her to join her husband six feet under leaving Gemma, only six at the time, all alone.

Forced to move into a small shack of a house, Gemma was all alone. Needing to take care of herself, Gemma dropped out of school completely so she could work in the fields all day long and make more money. During this time life was rough. She had no family and school friends, but every day she was thankful for the little bit of food she had and the roof over her head. Needing to take care of herself, Gemma became tough. Similarly, Gemma followed her parents’ ways against the corrupt society. Sure it’s gotten her hurt some times, but it just felt right.

Currently, Gemma get’s by. While still considered poor, she was always able to take care of herself. For the most part, it was because it was only her. There were no other mouths to feed. Having made friends with others who work in the field, Gemma is no longer lonely. She realizes that life is horrible, but is also determined to make the best of it so therefore lives each day in the moment.

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