Content & Trigger Warnings for The History of Tom Jones (1749)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The History of Tom Jones (1749) contains 6 content warnings : Infidelity, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Incest, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Gun violence.
The most severe warning is for Infidelity (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Infidelity | 4/5 | Depicted | Multiple affairs and infidelities drive the plot |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual encounters and seduction scenes throughout |
| Incest | 2/5 | Referenced | A false revelation suggests Tom may have had a relationship with his own mother, though this is later disproven — but the anxiety over incest is a plot point |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual coercion and manipulation of women |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking is common throughout the novel |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Dueling and violent confrontations depicted |
Other
Sexual Content
2/5Referenced
A false revelation suggests Tom may have had a relationship with his own mother, though this is later disproven — but the anxiety over incest is a plot point
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
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