Bildungsroman: Technique in Writing Narratives

Narratives

1. BILDUNGSROMAN IGCSE PREP COURSE NARRATIVES

2. BILDUNG Bildungsroman ROMAN GERMAN EDUCATION NOVEL

3. Bildungsroman The “coming-of-age” story - tells the tale of a character's personal growth from youth to adulthood - story about growing up, and it's a story about learning through experiences

4. PURPOSE

5. Why consider? Bildungsroman 1. Relatability mirror the ups and downs, the confusion, and the excitement that we've experienced in our own lives

6. Why consider? Bildungsroman 2. Understanding a chance to see the world through someone else's eyes, helping us to understand different perspectives

7. Why consider? Bildungsroman 3. Insight insight on social, cultural, or political climate of a certain time or place *not just stories, but also history lessons

8. ELEMENTS

9. What are the essential elements? Bildungsroman 1. The Protagonist's Journey -revolves around a young protagonist who embarks on a journey -physical -self-discovery -personal development

10. What are the essential elements? Bildungsroman 2. The Role of Society -growth is shaped by their interaction with society -backdrop against which the protagonist's transformation occurs

11. What are the essential elements? Bildungsroman 3. Conflict and Resolution - conflicts challenge the protagonist and push them to grow and change

12. How What are the essential elements? Bildungsroman 3. Conflict and Resolution - conflicts challenge the protagonist and push them to grow and change

13. SPECIFICS

14. How to recognize Bildungsroman 1. Age of the Protagonist -a child or a teenager at the start of the story -formative years

15. How to recognize Bildungsroman 2. Internal Growth -internal, psychological growth -protagonist learns about themselves, their values, and their place in the world

16. How to recognize Bildungsroman 3. Social Commentary -societal issues or norms -development often occurs in the context of their society