Ethan Frome
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1910
A stark tale of unrequited love and bleak circumstances in a New England village.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are allusions to romantic feelings and their consequences.
The story depicts emotional hardship and difficult situations.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present.
Substance abuse is not a theme.
Characters experience deep unhappiness and despair.
The atmosphere is somber and emotionally heavy.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is realistic and often pessimistic.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters endure difficult circumstances with little agency.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of love and its destructive potential are explored.
Limited instances of empathy are shown.
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