Content & Trigger Warnings for The Idiot (1880)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Idiot (1880) contains 5 content warnings : Terminal illness, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Needles / medical procedures, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warning is for Terminal illness (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Terminal illness | 4/5 | Depicted | The protagonist suffers from epilepsy with severe seizures depicted throughout. |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters are manipulated and deceived, particularly the trusting Prince Myshkin. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 2/5 | Depicted | Medical treatment and illness management are recurring elements. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters engage in heavy drinking in Russian social settings. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Sexual assault / rape | 2/5 | Referenced | References to the exploitation of a young woman are part of the plot. |
Mental Health & Emotional
4/5Depicted
The protagonist suffers from epilepsy with severe seizures depicted throughout.
Other
3/5Depicted
Characters are manipulated and deceived, particularly the trusting Prince Myshkin.
Phobias & Sensory
2/5Depicted
Medical treatment and illness management are recurring elements.
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
2/5Referenced
References to the exploitation of a young woman are part of the plot.
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