Erikson timeline

Berverly Cleary at age of 6: Industry versus Inferiority

Apr 12, 1922

Beverly Cleary grew up in a farm, she remembers she had very bad adjustment to school when her family moved to Portland. In Erikson's fourth stage, industry vs. inferiority, the crisis is between social interactions with new friends and not being able to read (industry & inferiority) - not really knowing anyone and knowing how to read.

Beverly's Decision to Marry: Intimacy versus Isolation

Oct 6, 1940

Beverly (age 24) and Clarence married because they fell in love and made the decision to share the rest of their lives together and join their personalities. In Erikson's sixth stage, intimacy vs. isolation, the crisis is between having a close and loving relationship with others (intimacy) or self-contained - few or no relationship with friends and family.

Beverly's Last Days: Integrity versus Despair

Apr 12, 2011

Beverly died at her retirement home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 104. When she looked back on her life - knowing she had a successful career as a writer and provided for her family - she lived a happy life. In Erikson's eighth and final stage, integrity versus despair, the crisis is between living a meaningful life (integrity) and regret and realizing that there are some things you might've done differently if you had the chance (despair).