Loss of innocence[edit]
A "loss of innocence" is a common theme in fiction, pop culture, and realism. It is often seen as an integral part of coming of age. It is usually thought of as an experience or period in a child's life that widens their awareness of evil, pain or suffering in the world around them. Examples of this theme include songs like "American Pie",[4] poetry like William Blake's collection Songs of Innocence and of Experience and novels like, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Catcher in the Rye, and Lord of the Flies.