Content & Trigger Warnings for Le rouge et le noir (1830)
8 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Le rouge et le noir (1830) contains 8 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, War / combat, Wrongful imprisonment, Blood / medical gore, Gore / graphic violence, Gun violence.
The most severe warning is for Infidelity (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 1/5 | Depicted | Class-based discrimination in French society |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 2/5 | Depicted | Political and romantic manipulation throughout |
| Infidelity | 4/5 | Depicted | Extramarital affairs are central to the plot |
| War / combat | 3/5 | Depicted | Battle of Waterloo scenes and military service |
| Wrongful imprisonment | 3/5 | Depicted | Julien Sorel is imprisoned and ultimately executed after his crime of passion. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Blood / medical gore | 3/5 | Depicted | The attempted murder of Madame de Renal involves a shooting in a church. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Duels, executions, and violent deaths throughout |
| Gun violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Fatal shooting during a duel is a key event |
Identity & Discrimination
Other
3/5Depicted
Julien Sorel is imprisoned and ultimately executed after his crime of passion.
Phobias & Sensory
3/5Depicted
The attempted murder of Madame de Renal involves a shooting in a church.
Violence & Physical Harm
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