In the text of "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse," Lily is in the pre-operational phase according to Jean Piaget. In this phase, children develop a semiotic map, which is the ability to represent an object or action using signs and symbols such as language, imagination, drawing, symbolic games, and deferred imitation.
Initially, Lily greatly admires her teacher Mr. Slinger and aspires to become an instructor in the future. When Lily returns home, she mimics Mr. Slinger's actions at school with precision. Even when she becomes angry with him, she even draws a picture of Mr. Slinger.
Pre-operational children exhibit egoistic behavior. Lily, who is in Mr. Slinger's class, struggled with being considerate when Mr. Slinger told her not to show her bag during class time. Lily proclaimed loudly, "Look everyone."
Look what I have! " without singing for the schoolmates and the instructor. Duri
...ng the same time, children in the pre-operational phase show centration. This can be explained by Lily peeking into her desk to check her bag during class. Additionally, Lily's concept of whether to become a teacher or not demonstrates the development of concepts in the pre-operational phase.
When Mr. Slinger treats her well, she enjoys being an instructor. However, she dislikes being an instructor when Mr. Slinger took away her bag.
The Three Bears
This book illustrates Lev Vygotsky's zone of proximal theory of inter-subjectivity. Inter-subjectivity refers to a process where two individuals, starting with different knowledge and perspectives, reach a mutual understanding as they adapt to each other's viewpoint.
The three bears consist of a small Bitty Bear, a Middle-Sized Bear, and a Great Big Bear. Each has variously sized bowls for their porridges, chairs for reading, and beds
for sleeping. When Goldilocks visited their house, these different-sized items elicited different feelings from her. For example, the Great Big Bear’s chair was too hard, the Middle-Sized Bear’s chair was too soft, and the Little Wee Bear’s chair was just right. Additionally, the three bears have different pitched voices.
The text highlights the shared understanding and cohabitation of three bears with different cognition and position. They all live together in one house.
The Sissy Ducking
The narrative of The Sissy Ducking accurately portrays Erikson's phase of psychosocial development, specifically the phase of fidelity: Identity vs function confusion. This phase focuses on the exploration of one's identity and potential. Elmer, the main character, faces rejection and isolation from his peers. He is different from them and his father is disappointed in him.
Elmer is perceived as effeminate and unimportant. Even his male parent denies their relationship, viewing him as a failure in the world he inhabits. However, Elmer's female parent maintains faith in her son, recognizing his courage, loyalty, and creativity.
Throughout the narrative, Elmer discovers his true identity and potential as Ross M. (2005) illustrates.
