This makes it necessary to talk about the first two phases of Erik Erikson's psychosocial theories. From what viewers have noticed, Mason's curiosity gets the better of him in class. He tried sharpening rocks to collect arrowheads. According to Erik Erikson, Mason would be in the initiative versus guilt phase. Mason's mother, Olivia, made sure not to crush Mason's imagination. This ultimately helped Mason develop initiative independence instead of feeling guilty every time. Mason in the industry vs. phase inferiority showed no development at this stage. Mason would basically sit and play video games. Mason's love for art showed a bit when he was in college classes with his mother. Viewers aren't shown much after the drawing and graffiti under the bridge. Drunk stepfathers made Mason feel inferior more than he did it