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they are and where they are going, the stage is set for the sharing of their life with another. The young adult is now ready to form a new relationship of trust and
intimacy with another individual, a “partner in friendship, sex, competition and cooperation.” This relationship should enhance the identity of both partners
without stifling the growth of either.
7. Adulthood: Generativity versus Stagnation
This stage of adulthood happens at the ages of 31 to 60. Adulthood is characterized by the psychosocial mode of procreativity, the psychosocial crisis of
generativity versus stagnation and the basic strength of care. Adults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by having children or creating a
positive change that benefits other people. As the basic strength of adulthood, care arises from each of earlier basic
ego strength. One must have hope, will, purpose, competence, fidelity and love in order to take care of that which one cares for.
8. Old Age: Integrity versus Despair
This stage happens at the age of 60 until the end of life. Older adults need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success at this stage leads to
feelings of wisdom while failure results in regret, bitterness and despair. The basic strength of old age is wisdom.
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C. Theoretical Framework
This study discusses Daves characteristics and Dave’s personality development in his trilogy novels. The objectives are to describe Dave’s
characteristics and his personality development. In answering the formulated problems, the researcher uses A Child C
alled “It”, The Lost Boy, and A Man Named Dave
novels. The theories that are used in this study are the theory of critical approach, the theory of character and characterization, the theory of abuse
and the theory of personality development. The theory of critical approach is used to decide the most appropriate
approach in analyzing the novels. The theory of character and characterization is used in answering the first problem. It is used to give clear explanation to readers
about Daves personality description. In understanding the impact of some abuses on Dave’s personality development, the researcher uses the theory of abuse. Then,
the theory of personality development is used to know how someone’s personality develops and also how personality can be influenced by some factors such as
abuse.
