Question 1

Does The old wives' tale contain death of a parent?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The old wives' tale (1900) contains death of a parent. It is depicted with a severity of 3/5.

Question 2

Does The old wives' tale contain grief / bereavement (major focus)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The old wives' tale (1900) contains grief / bereavement (major focus). It is depicted with a severity of 3/5.

Question 3

Does The old wives' tale contain terminal illness?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The old wives' tale (1900) contains terminal illness. It is depicted with a severity of 3/5.

Question 4

Does The old wives' tale contain infidelity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The old wives' tale (1900) contains infidelity. It is depicted with a severity of 3/5.

Question 5

What content warnings does The old wives' tale have?

Accepted Answer

The old wives' tale (1900) has 4 content warnings: death of a parent, grief / bereavement (major focus), terminal illness, infidelity.

Question 6

Is The old wives' tale safe to read?

Accepted Answer

The old wives' tale (1900) contains 4 content warnings with moderate severity. Review the full list below to make an informed decision.

Warning	Severity	Type	Description
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent	3/5	Depicted	Parental death occurs and affects characters deeply
Grief / bereavement (major focus)	3/5	Depicted	The novel follows two sisters through their entire lives, including the grief of aging, loss, and death
Terminal illness	3/5	Depicted	Illness and physical decline of characters depicted over time
Other
Infidelity	3/5	Depicted	Extramarital affairs are a significant plot element

Content & Trigger Warnings for The old wives' tale (1900)

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