Question

Bildunsgroman narratives are a subgenre of realistic fiction. what is the defining characteristic of these narratives

Answer 1

Answer:

The protagonist progresses from childhood to adulthood.

Explanation:

'Bildungsroman' displays a literary genre that exemplifies both the moral and psychological growth of the protagonist from childhood to adulthood. For this feature, it is also categorized as "the formation narrative". It exemplifies the journey of the character from immaturity(child) to maturity(child) that in his quest to find the solution to the conflicts of life eventually determines his growth as an individual, both physically and mentally. The most common examples of this genre are 'Emma' by Jane Austen, 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, "Wuthering Heights" by Charlotte Bronte, etc.

Some of the characteristics of this genre could be as listed below:

• The progression of the protagonist from childhood to adulthood remains the defining characteristic.
• Experience of moral growth and development by the protagonist.
• A quest to search for meanings of life and attainment of maturity.
• End with the protagonist confirming to society by giving his consent to the moral values and norms of society.

Answer 2

A Bildungsroman is a prose fiction in which The protagonist progresses from childhood to adulthood.  A perfect example of such as story is 'Browngirl Brownstones' by Paule Marshall or 'The Adventure of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain.