According to Erikson’s Stages of Development, Ruth would be, “Identity versus Role Confusion” in which persons on this stage search for a sense of self and personal identity through the exploring values, beliefs and goals (Osborne, 2009). Ruth seems to feel confused or insecure and how she fits in society. We see this through the example where she explains that she tents to be critical of others, that he boys in her school are immature and that the girls are very competitive. Also, how she can be critical of herself, that she thinks she is not attractive and should do better in school. Ruth could feel like because she tends to be critical of herself and others that she does not fit within society’s expectations could impede on Ruth creating
