What is a coming of age story?

Put simply, a coming of age story focuses on the growth of the protagonist from youth towards adulthood.

You may also hear the term “bildungsroman” to refer to a coming of age story.

Stories may involve:

• Discovering something important about a parent
• Discovering purpose in life
• Accepting things that can’t be changed
• A life changing moment
• Accepting who we are

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