Content & Trigger Warnings for Ethan Frome (1910)
7 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Ethan Frome (1910) contains 7 content warnings : Ableism (depicted), Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Suicide (discussed or ideation) (severity 4/5), Infidelity (severity 4/5), Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Ableism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | After the sledding accident, characters live with permanent disabilities and the narrative depicts their diminished, tragic existence |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | The novella is suffused with despair, emotional suffering, and the grief of unfulfilled lives |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 4/5 | Depicted | Characters plan and attempt joint suicide |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 2/5 | Depicted | Emotional manipulation in the marriage |
| Infidelity | 4/5 | Depicted | Emotional affair is central to the plot |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 2/5 | Depicted | Cold, emotionally abusive marriage depicted |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 5/5 | Depicted | Double suicide attempt is the climax of the story |
Identity & Discrimination
After the sledding accident, characters live with permanent disabilities and the narrative depicts their diminished, tragic existence
Mental Health & Emotional
The novella is suffused with despair, emotional suffering, and the grief of unfulfilled lives