Fullmetal Alchemist: Why Winry Rockbell’s Role is Crucial to the Series
WARNING: This contains spoilers for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood introduces numerous prominent characters that contribute significantly to the storyline. But none of them compare to Winry Rockbell, Ed and Al's childhood best friend, and, ultimately, Ed's future wife.
At first glance, Winry's significance in the series may not seem all that obvious, seeing as she takes up a supporting role. However, as the show progresses, it becomes clear that Winry may be one of the most important characters.
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The series introduces Winry as an exceptionally bright young woman with a deep passion for the art of mechanics. Taking after her grandmother, Pinako, Winry desires to pursue a career as an automail engineer. Following the transmutation incident that causes Ed to lose his limbs (and Al to lose his body), Winry's passion for mechanics and love for Ed drives her to produce automail prosthetics as replacements for his lost arm and leg. From then on, Winry becomes his personal engineer and medic. This is an especially important element in the series because, without Winry, Ed wouldn't have obtained prosthetics so early in his life (and specifically designed for him in mind).
On the other hand, it is arguable that perhaps Pinako could have provided Edward with prosthetics because of her own ability as an automail technician and surgeon. However, Winry's talent and expertise eventually propel her to exceed her grandmother's skills, suggesting she harbors her own distinguished craft and skill. Her capability and passion for automail prosthetics motivate her to help many people in the future.
Another prominent piece of Winry's significance is her
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