Content & Trigger Warnings for The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) contains 5 content warnings : Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Body horror, Drug use (depicted), Gore / graphic violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Manipulation of others for pleasure; corrupting influence |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 3/5 | Depicted | Portrait's grotesque transformation reflecting moral decay |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Opium den visits depicted |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Murder by stabbing depicted |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Protagonist's final act is effectively suicide |
Other
3/5Depicted
Manipulation of others for pleasure; corrupting influence