Does coming of age have to do more with actual age or mental maturity? In the novel, “The First Part Last,” Bobby, a sixteen year old child, must go through the process of raising his child, Feather, while maintaining his grades in school, his parents separation, and the mental trauma of his girlfriend, the mother of Feather, Nia, being stuck in a coma ever since Feather was born. Bobby’s mental journey through the novel, “The First Part Last,” helped him “come of age” despite his actual age.
In the novel, Bobby becomes a responsible parent to Feather. He has the option to put Feather up for adoption as soon as Feather is born, but ultimately decides to take care of her. This is proven in the novel when Bobby says “I'll take care
In the novel, Bobby becomes a responsible parent to Feather. He has the option to put Feather up for adoption as soon as Feather is born, but ultimately decides to take care of her. This is proven in the novel when Bobby says “I'll take care