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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Blue beard

by Richard Heighway

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1895

A retelling of the dark fairy tale about a man who murders his wives.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

The story implies marital relations and the discovery of past wives.

Violence / Gore70

The story graphically depicts murder and violence against women.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing80

The themes of murder, betrayal, and gruesome discovery are very scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story serves as a stark warning about evil.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The heroine shows some bravery in her investigation.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is absent from this dark fairy tale.

Love & Friendship0

Love is twisted into obsession and violence.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story focuses on the consequences of sin and evil.

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