At first, a reader might not see the relationship between an innocuous representation of a young choir boy, Ralph, right after World War II, and the realistic illustration of an agriculture working ranch man, George, during the Great Depression. Nevertheless, there are some significant parallels. According to Erickson, George and Ralph are in altered development stages. Both protagonists, although understanding, find themselves in situations that affect their livelihood. As the reader becomes more involved with the stories, it becomes obvious that both Ralph and George’s lives become a battle for survival, not just sustaining physical survival, but also the sustaining of their individuality and righteousness.

Heading through adulthood, Ralph attempts to begin to understand himself. Eric Erickson would agree that Ralph’s st

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