Coming of Age

Perks of Being a Wallflower-Death of his childhood friend (Michael)-Brother going to college-Secretive sister-Transition into high school with no friends-First Girlfriend(Mary Elizabeth)-First Friends: Patrick and Sam-Experiences Drugs, Sex, and Alcohol-Aunt Helen

The Catcher in the Rye- Comes to terms with his view on sexual activity- Parental figure to Phoebe- Forced to grow up due to little brother's death- Gains educational appreciation- Experiences alcohol- Parental Pressure- Ducks in Central Park

Coming of Age:When the main character grows up through difficult life experiences; the realization of becoming an adult