However , during high school , she becomes moody , artistic , and an animal rights activist and vegetarian to more closely match Gilbert 's real - life views and personality .
In the early seasons , she 's a tomboy who loves sports and has trouble in school .
During high school , she becomes moody , artistic , and an animal rights activist and vegetarian to more closely match Gilbert 's real - life views and personality .
In the early seasons , she 's a tomboy who loves sports and has trouble in school .