Gilligan believed that men and women could not be compared when placed in the same situation; therefore they had to be seen in different perspectives. His theory was divided into three stages of moral development: care for one, care for others, and acceptance of care for oneself and others. Through Gilligan's philosophy, Jenna should seek help for the benefit of her friend. Even if Mrs. Bass would have paid the consequences. Her interest in helping her friend and her friendship, as well as fighting depression, would benefit their state of mind. Gilligan would want the best for both Jenna and Calvin, thus leading Jenna to help her friend battle this mental issue and have the satisfaction of doing what a true friend would do for good. Mrs. Bass will have to suffer the consequences of her crime, putting Calvin in a harsh state of mind, but Jenna's friendship can mend the broken hole that has grown in Calvin. As long as Calvin and Jenna stay together, they would both help each other deal with their own problems and deal with each other's