Lars and the Real Girl is a movie that contains a very emotional storyline. Erikson’s psychological stage of development intimacy versus isolation does not allow Lars to have the capacity to share, have consideration for others and to invest himself into someone else. Lacking from parental guidance he didn’t develop as other kids would from healthy marriages. He found salvation through the doll which helped him little by little develop more interest in socializing with others. The doll was the outlet that led to his recovery into developing what he hadn’t during during his childhood. With the help and support of his friends, family and town he was able to recover and start a new chapter of his life.
