Content & Trigger Warnings for The Awakening (1899)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Awakening (1899) contains 6 content warnings : Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Infidelity, Drowning / underwater scenes, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warning is for Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist experiences deep emotional anguish and despair as she confronts the constraints of her life |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist walks into the sea and drowns herself |
| Other | |||
| Infidelity | 3/5 | Depicted | Extramarital affair is the primary narrative |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Drowning / underwater scenes | 3/5 | Depicted | The sea and drowning are pervasive symbols and events |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual awakening and desire are central themes |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Protagonist's death by drowning is the novel's climax |
Mental Health & Emotional
3/5Depicted
The protagonist experiences deep emotional anguish and despair as she confronts the constraints of her life