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.
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)
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)
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.
Childhood innocence has already been left behind.
The world is as inhospitable as ever, but the protagonist is now equipped to deal with it.
usually a person between the ages of 10 years old to 19 or so
It is a story that refers to someone growing up morally, spiritually or emotionally.
Depicts the conflict that forces the character to face their own inner demons or shortcomings.
Bildungsroman, coming-of-age, maturation
The response.
The climax.
Describes the character at the beginning of the story. This is often done through flashback in the main character's mind.
The opportunity.
Genre
The coda.
The resolution
Describes the protagonist of a coming-of-age story
The backstory. This is often revealed through flashback in the protagonist's mind.
Coming-of-age story.
