Final answer:
In Pierce Brown's novel 'Red Rising', Darrow fears losing his identity most as he undergoes a transformation into a Gold. Additionally, Erik Erikson's theory suggests that older adults struggle with overcoming despair to achieve integrity.
Step-by-step explanation:
The original question seems to be referencing the transformation of Darrow, the protagonist in Pierce Brown's novel Red Rising. Darrow's most significant fear about his transformation into a Gold is a) Losing his identity. Darrow is a Red, the lowest caste in a color-coded society, who is surgically transformed into a Gold, the highest caste, to infiltrate and overthrow the oppressive societal structure. Throughout the process and his insertion into Gold society, Darrow constantly grapples with the fear of losing his Red identity and the values he holds dear, as well as the emotional and psychological toll of living a lie and the potential to forget his origins and real purpose.
Regarding Erik Erikson's developmental stages of life, older adults face the challenge of a. Overcoming despair to achieve integrity. In Erikson's theory, the final stage of life involves reflecting on one's life and either achieving a sense of fulfillment and wisdom, which he terms 'integrity', or falling into despair over a life viewed as wasted.
The additional provided options such as the cruelty of his enslaver, living in free states, and concerns about family being torn apart seem to be referencing another context, potentially an individual overcoming slavery or systemic oppression, which is not related to Darrow's story from Red Rising.