This powerpoint explains the meaning of a bildungsroman based on novel "The Book Thief."

1. A Coming of Age

2. Why do you think we should read “coming
of age” literature?
How is it different from other types of
literature you have read?

3. A genre of fiction which focuses on the
moral and psychological growth of a
protagonist from youth to adulthood.
Also known as a coming of age story.

5. EXPOSITION CADY HERON
 Protagonist goes on a
journey into the world.

6. CONFLICT THE PLASTICS
 The protagonist usually
encounters problems
(conflicts) within society.
• What the protagonist wants
versus what society
expects.

7. CONFLICTS
 These conflicts force the
protagonist to realize certain
aspects of society.
 The protagonist makes
mistakes but learns because
of them.

8. CLIMAX CADY’S TRANSFORMATION
 Through these experiences,
the protagonist grows and
matures from childhood to
adulthood.

9. RESOLUTION CADY THE HUMAN BEING
 The protagonist understands
the realities of the world
(society).
 No more rose colored
glasses.

10. In what ways did we see Liesel
“come of age” in The Book Thief?

11. In The Book Thief, do you think
Liesel changed the world or that
she was changed by the world?

12.  Think of another book or movie that
exemplifies a bildungsroman.
 Create a poster that demonstrates the
different stage of the protagonists life.
 You may work in groups of no more than 3.
 Please use pictures; write neatly and clearly.