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Violence
Barely any
Minimal violence; the conflict is social and emotional
Language
Barely any
Some period strong language including invective
Sexual Content
None
Brief references to prostitutes in Timon's misanthropic rants
Substance Use
Barely any
Brief references to feasting and its excesses
Emotional Intensity
Some
Dark themes of betrayal, misanthropy, and the bitter disillusionment of a generous man destroyed by greed
What this book is about
Shakespeare's bitter, unfinished play about a man destroyed by false friendship. Content includes dark themes of betrayal, misanthropy, and financial ruin. Violence is minimal. Appropriate for adults and older teens studying Shakespeare.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Misanthropy
Betrayal themes
Dark Shakespeare
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