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+ What is a bildungsroman?

+ Bildungsroman A bildungsroman is a novel that traces the development of a character from childhood to adulthood, through a quest for identity that leads him or her to maturity. The term bildungsroman comes from the German for "formation novel," or "education novel."

+ Bildungsroman: Topics Teenage troubles Coming of age School years Search for identity Self-establishment in community

+ Bildungsroman: Characteristics Protagonist grows psychologically and physically from adolescence to maturity acquires a clear, unique identity by the end of the story achieves self-understanding and a sense of social responsibility Style typically emphasizes dialogue over plot development, keeping the reader's attention on the growth of character often told from a first-person point of view

+ Bildungsroman: Story Examples Literature To Kill a Mockingbird Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Jane Eyre Movies “The Matrix” “Forrest Gump” “The Lion King” “Terminator” series Any others you can think of?