Content & Trigger Warnings for Ironweed (1983)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Ironweed (1983) contains 5 content warnings : Death of a child, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Gore / graphic violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Depicted | Death of protagonist's infant child |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | Profound loss and regret throughout |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 5/5 | Depicted | Alcoholism and homelessness central themes |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Violence in Depression-era streets |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Self-destructive behavior through alcoholism |
Mental Health & Emotional
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
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