What Is Tina Ffey's Theory

Tina Fey “Bossypants” Tina Fey has been known for her hilarity and comedic genius in the entertainment business. Most famous for her time as a writer on Saturday Night Live and her award winning show 30 Rock, she has attributed to the entertainment with comedy that not many can match. To see her life on television and now in a dagger sharp, witty book, the readers can see the history that made her the successful comedian that she is. Bossypants goes throughout Fey’s awkward childhood to her time as Sarah Palin on SNL. Throughout the book we get a clear picture of what Fey’s mind could possibly look like, although we will really never know. Her freedom to be herself, the “bossy pants”, (which she considers herself to be) makes for an interesting story, or rather, an interesting life. Erikson’s Theory states many stages in human development, but I want to focus on one in particular, Generativity vs. Stagnation. This theory
stagnation is, “People in this stage are focused on nurturing or creating things that will outlast them. Feeling useful and contributing to society are important at this stage.” (Psychology, About.com) Fey is a strong women. She is very well known for speaking her mind, and not caring what anyone else thinks. This dynamic woman will do anything and believes that she is right, but with admit to her own mishaps. Her ability to juggle employment and her home life has its flaws, but with Erikson’s stage it is permitted. Fey, although she may not always get to be with her child, still seeks for her child’s love, and enjoys her time with her. Throughout the book we get little snippets of Feys daughter at work with her, allowing for the two paths to cross. Even though it may be unconventional, Fey’s work has also come home; a writing room set up in the living room and the baby monitor on the laptop. She wants both employment and a loving family. And if Tina Fey wants it, she will get