Question

In three to five sentences, explain Marcus' current stage of identity development. Use examples from the text. As a reminder, the different stages of identity development are: (20 points) Identity Diffusion occurs when an adolescent does not make a commitment to any particular roles, values, or goals. Identity Foreclosure occurs when someone makes a commitment without considering other possibilities. Identity Moratorium occurs when an individual is in the midst of a crisis over a particular role or value and tries out alternatives in order to make a commitment. Identity Achievement occurs when someone makes a personal decision or commitment after going through a crisis and exploring his or her options.

Answer 1

Answer:

In this excerpt from Little Brother, Marcus' current stage of identity is Identity Foreclosure. Before exploring other alternatives when reaching his desired goals Marcus manages to flag down a vehicle and he ventures into a commitment.

Explanation:

By not having explored other options yet, and thinking he knew who he was he was mistaken in his assessment that the people in the military vehicle would help. Identity foreclosure is evident in his identity development by saying in the closing of the excerpt as follows: I caught my breath, but I didn't say anything. I'd learned my lesson.