In the movie, what developmental stages are the main characters in?
GUIDELINE

A 5 page minimum- to 10-page paper (title page not included) will be required on the movie On Golden Pond

Erik Erikson’s Theory emphasized developmental change throughout the human life cycle. He divided the life cycle into eight developmental stages with each stage consisting of a unique developmental task that confronts the individual with a crisis. As the individual resolves the crisis successfully, the healthier their development will be.

Your paper should answer the following questions:

1. In the movie, what developmental stages are the main characters in?
2. What did the characters do that represented the developmental task they were dealing with and how well did they resolve the crisis?
3. How did the movie remind you of yourself and other relatives or friends in regard to the developmental crisis you / they resolved or didn’t resolve?
4. Overall, how did the movie impact you in understanding human lifespan development and what you and the important people in your life will be faced with?
5. What was your personal reaction to the movie in the various questions above and how did it personally touch you?

No late papers will be accepted after The Deadline Date. No exceptions will be made.