Is Rites of Passage capitalized in a sentence?

It depends on whether you are referring to the specific novel by "Rites of Passage" by William Golding or the general concept of a "rite of passage."

* Specific novel: If you are referring to the novel, it should be capitalized because it's a proper noun. Example: "Rites of Passage is a classic novel by William Golding."

* General concept: If you are referring to the general concept of a rite of passage, it should not be capitalized. Example: "The graduation ceremony is a significant rite of passage for many students."

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