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A Coming of Age

Bil·dungs·ro·man

/ˈbildo͝oNGzrōˌmän/

noun

a literary genre that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood, in which character change is important.

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"It's just the age… The age where nothing fits."

(Rebel Without A Cause)

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Protagonist

A coming-of-age movie is nothing without a good protagonist. The story narrates their growth and journey, and whether they are surviving a wild night of partying or dealing with the mourning of the loss of a loved one, the protagonist has to connect with the audience.

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Love Interest

Every great coming of age story includes some sort of love interest. Whether our protagonist truly 'falls in love' or not in the film, it cannot be denied that the first experiences of romantic attraction play an important role in the story of growing up.

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Best Friend

There is no questioning that all of our favorite protagonists have their partner in crime. Are they the nerdy sidekick, the hero's shadow, the comic relief? In coming of age films, friendships help expose new aspects of the protagonist's character. Interactions with 'the best friend' are vital in any coming of age movie.

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