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Bildungsroman Pronunciation: bil-doongz-roh-mahn P.o.S: noun Origin: German Literature. Today’s word is…. Definition. A type of novel that concentrates on the development and growth of a character Literal Translation : Formation Novel Synonym: coming-of-age story.
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BildungsromanPronunciation: bil-doongz-roh-mahnP.o.S: nounOrigin: German Literature Today’s word is…
Definition A type of novel that concentrates on the development and growth of a character Literal Translation : Formation Novel Synonym: coming-of-age story
Protagonist all-round growth (psychological & moral) Character & change very important
Plot Outline Sensitive protagonist – looking for answers & experience • Beginning: Loss inspires journey • Goal: Maturity • Conflict: Character vs. Society • Ending: HAPPY ~ character and society accept one another & maturity
Familiar ExamplesActivity • The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini(2003) • To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee (1960) • Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro (2005) • The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton (1967)