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Content & Trigger Warnings for The Sun Also Rises (1926)

4 content warnings identified for this book.

Quick Summary

Yes, The Sun Also Rises (1926) contains 4 content warnings : Infidelity, War / combat, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Animal cruelty / animal death.

The most severe warnings are for Infidelity (severity 4/5), Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 5/5), Animal cruelty / animal death (severity 4/5).

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Other

4/5Depicted

Sexual infidelity and romantic betrayals are major sources of conflict.

3/5Referenced

The psychological aftermath of World War I haunts the protagonist and other characters.

Substance Use

5/5Depicted

Heavy drinking is constant and central to the characters' lifestyle throughout the novel.

Violence & Physical Harm

4/5Depicted

Extended, detailed descriptions of bulls being killed in bullfights.

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