JUDE'S DEVELOPMENT AND DOWNFALL: A BILDUNGSROMAN EXAMINATION
Keywords:
Bildungsroman, literary theory, protagonist growth, inner contradictions, spiritual exploration.Abstract
This thesis delves into the literary theory of Bildungsroman, focusing on the growth path of the protagonist and their conflicts with society. Through the analysis of the protagonist's spiritual exploration, it explores their inner contradictions and how they form a unique inner self shaped by external influences during their growth. Marx's perspective on Bildungsroman is applied, emphasizing that the young hero undergoes significant changes that propel them from childhood innocence into the complexities of adulthood.
