Content & Trigger Warnings for Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (1987)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (1987) contains 6 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warning is for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Lesbian relationship kept hidden due to social pressures |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Racism in Depression-era Alabama |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Depicted | Character contemplates suicide |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Domestic abuse in several characters' lives |
| Gore / graphic violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Violence including a murder |
| Sexual assault / rape | 2/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence referenced |
Identity & Discrimination
2/5Depicted
Lesbian relationship kept hidden due to social pressures
Mental Health & Emotional
Violence & Physical Harm
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