Content & Trigger Warnings for The Testaments (2019)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Testaments (2019) contains 6 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Death of a child, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations (severity 4/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Persecution of LGBTQ individuals in Gilead |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Depicted | Children separated from parents and endangered |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 4/5 | Depicted | Ritualized sexual coercion central to Gilead's system |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Executions and violent punishments described |
| Sexual assault / rape | 4/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence in the dystopian theocracy depicted |
| Torture | 3/5 | Depicted | State-sponsored torture and punishment depicted |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Sexual Content
4/5Depicted
Ritualized sexual coercion central to Gilead's system
Violence & Physical Harm
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