Content & Trigger Warnings for The Waves (1931)
4 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Waves (1931) contains 4 content warnings : Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warning is for Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Referenced | Death and loss among the characters referenced |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | The death of Percival is a central event that profoundly affects all six narrators, with grief permeating the latter sections |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | Rhoda's despair and suicidal trajectory |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Referenced | Rhoda's implied suicide at the novel's conclusion |
Mental Health & Emotional
4/5Depicted
The death of Percival is a central event that profoundly affects all six narrators, with grief permeating the latter sections
Violence & Physical Harm
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