Content & Trigger Warnings for The Great Gatsby (1920)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Great Gatsby (1920) contains 5 content warnings : Car accidents / crashes, Infidelity, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence.
The most severe warning is for Infidelity (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Car accidents / crashes | 3/5 | Depicted | Fatal hit-and-run car accident is a pivotal scene |
| Infidelity | 4/5 | Depicted | Multiple extramarital affairs are central to the plot |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Excessive drinking throughout; Prohibition-era parties |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Tom physically abuses Myrtle; breaks her nose |
| Gore / graphic violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Murder and death depicted |