1. From your worksheet, what stages of Erikson’s theory did Sam provide for Lucy? Be as specific as possible with your answers-what scenes can you use to help you do this? Explain the scene in your answer.
In the very beginning, the mother, Rebecca, first showed an example of stage one. She didn’t want to hold when she was first born and she ran away right when they got out of the hospital because she never wanted the Lucy. Sam showed stage one by being the one who held her and cared for her. Sam started to get things prepared in the apartment for her, and knew what he should get it. Then in the scene, he goes to the store to buy diapers and other necessities. Sam starts to get overwhelmed because he doesn’t know what to buy for her. After