Content & Trigger Warnings for Of Human Bondage (1915)
7 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Of Human Bondage (1915) contains 7 content warnings : Death of a parent, Terminal illness, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 3/5 | Depicted | Death of protagonist's mother is a key early event |
| Terminal illness | 3/5 | Depicted | Protagonist born with clubfoot; characters suffer from tuberculosis |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Mildred emotionally manipulates and exploits Philip repeatedly |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual encounters including visits to sex workers depicted |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Alcoholism depicted among several characters |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 2/5 | Depicted | Abusive family dynamics and emotional cruelty at home |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Character's emotional despair borders on self-destructive behavior |
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
3/5Depicted
Mildred emotionally manipulates and exploits Philip repeatedly
Sexual Content
3/5Depicted
Sexual encounters including visits to sex workers depicted
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
2/5Depicted
Abusive family dynamics and emotional cruelty at home
2/5Depicted
Character's emotional despair borders on self-destructive behavior