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Who am I?
Justin was quite unsure of where he fit into society. He was a upcoming-graduating senior in college with no plans after getting his diploma. All he knew was that he was gonna go back to his parents home and hope some opportunity pops up. The 5th stage of Erikson's theory, identity versus identity confusion, encases of how one must develop an awareness of who they are in order to prevent identity confusion. -
The Bells are Ringing
Blake and Denise were inseparable, thus led to their long awaited marriage ceremony. They decided to get married to fully envelop each others personalities in their own everyday life. This is a example of the 6th stage of Erikson's theory, intimacy vs isolation, which risks their own vulnerability amongst each other. -
At Deaths Doorstep
Before Sakura passed away, she was with all her children and grandchildren. She immigrated into the US in order for her children to have the opportunity to live the "American Dream" - which she believes she got to see. This is an example of Erikson's 8th stage, ego integrity versus despair, where a person can conclude that a life is well spent regardless of ups & downs that have occurred.