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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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Infidelity | 4/5 | Depicted | Sexual infidelity and romantic betrayals are major sources of conflict. |
| War / combat | 3/5 | Referenced | The psychological aftermath of World War I haunts the protagonist and other characters. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 5/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking is constant and central to the characters' lifestyle throughout the novel. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Animal cruelty / animal death | 4/5 | Depicted | Extended, detailed descriptions of bulls being killed in bullfights. |
Other
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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