• Seema Devi

A coming of age novel also known as Bildungsroman, is all concerned about the protagonist's voyage from being a child to being an adult. It is a journey that brings a young person from naïve to wise, from visionary to realist, and from immature to mature. The way of the protagonist, or main character, can differ from story to story. Probably he had to go to war, or lost his mother, or experienced extreme injustice, or went on some great worldwide journey. There will usually be in agony and aching along the way - developing isn't easy. Nonetheless, no matter the narrative direction, the result is that the hero grows from his experiences and in some way loses the childhood purity that helps steer him towards adulthood. This research paper aims to elucidate the molestation and assultation of the characters in the Coming of Age Novels. We can find lots of examples in the history of English Literature where the protagonist of coming of age novel suffers throughout his/her life. They are compelled to confront uncertainties, take accountability for their actions, come to terms with the unreasonable behaviour of the world, and more.

Sexual Assault, Development, Psychological Condition, Society, Sufferings, Disillusionment, Racism

"Molestation and Assultation in Coming of Age Novels : A Study of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar And Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.f741-f745, May-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205684.pdf

"Molestation and Assultation in Coming of Age Novels : A Study of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar And Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no. ppf741-f745, May-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205684.pdf