The artistic interpretation of a writer's biography in the depiction of teenage characters has been a significant area of literary studies. This article examines how personal experiences, socio-cultural contexts, and psychological developments of authors are reflected in their teenage protagonists. Using a comparative literary analysis, the study explores how autobiographical elements shape the teenage character’s struggles, growth, and identity formation. The findings suggest that writers often use their adolescent experiences as a foundation for fictional teenagers, blending reality with artistic imagination. The study provides insights into the intersection of biographical influence and artistic creativity in character development.

Teenage character, biography, literary interpretation

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