Relier Pairs Coming-of-Age StoryVersion en ligne Match the description of the element with its part in the story arc. par Adrienne Johns 1 Childhood innocence has already been left behind. 2 Bildungsroman, coming-of-age, maturation 3 Something has happened that has made the character feel lost or stuck in a world over which they have little control. An example of this is that in The Hunger Games, Katniss's father has died. 4 The protagonist is presented with a choice that will either make life even worse (i.e. the introduction of the bully in The Karate Kid), or will hold the promise of some escape from the pain (Leslie moves into the neighbourhood in Bridge to Terabithia) 5 Depicts the conflict that forces the character to face their own inner demons or shortcomings. 6 usually a person between the ages of 10 years old to 19 or so 7 It is a story that refers to someone growing up morally, spiritually or emotionally. 8 The protagonist declares his outer motivations and his/her pursuit of those goals begins. (motivation is what drives the character’s actions towards the goal) 9 They find their inner strength, face down their fear and learn they can rely on themselves. The character must stand up for himself and for who he is. Usually in defiance of parents or figures of authority. 10 The world is as inhospitable as ever, but the protagonist is now equipped to deal with it. Genre The climax. The coda. Coming-of-age story. The response. The opportunity. Describes the character at the beginning of the story. This is often done through flashback in the main character's mind. The resolution Describes the protagonist of a coming-of-age story The backstory. This is often revealed through flashback in the protagonist's mind.