1. + What is a bildungsroman?

2. + 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."

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

4. + 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

5. + 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?