How Do Characters Grow Up — In Literature?
How Do Characters Grow Up — In Literature? Sunday February 12, 2006 A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world–with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred–while others deal with family, friends, or community issues. Read on: • Coming-of-Age Novels • Books About “Jane Eyre” • Jane Eyre – Charlotte Bront • Jane Eyre Quiz • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn •