1. bildungsroman novel To Kill a Mockingbird

2. Definition of bildungsroman It is a German word. Bildung has the meaning of “shaping” and “formation.” Roman mean “novel.” bildungroman Definition: A novel that deals with the development of the protagonist (main character). Coming-of- age book. Characteristics: Learns lessons Moral development Psychological development A child matures Moral: dealing with right and wrong Psychological: dealing with emotions and behavior Example: To Kill a Mockingbird Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Chronicles of Narnia Harry Potter series Sentence: In a bildungsroman novel, the protagonist will need to resolve internal conflicts.

3. Essential Question: How is To Kill a Mockingbird a bildungsroman novel?  Think of the lessons that Scout learns.  Think of the characters that she encounters.  If you have trouble beginning, start in this way:  To Kill a Mockingbird is a bildungsroman novel because the protagonist, Scout, learns many important life lessons. (Name all the lessons)  You may be asked to explain a few lessons in a paragraph next class.