Analyzing Erikson's Identity

Erikson defines identity “where one achieves through examining and committing oneself to the roles and pursuits that define in our society.” Orion examined himself all through his student life. From kindergarten until college he had one question: what am I identified as? Erikson describes adolescent as a critical age where one is in a crisis between identity and role diffusion. Orion was confused with his identity, which brings him into having a trouble adolescent period.