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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Sanctuary

by Edith Wharton

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1903

A young woman seeks refuge in a convent after a scandal, but finds the sanctuary is not what she expected.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Implied past affair and societal judgment are central themes.

Violence / Gore0

No on-page violence is depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

Religious settings are present but not blasphemed.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Critiques societal norms and religious hypocrisy.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of Christians or God.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters face difficult choices with some courage.

Faith & Hope10

Religious life is depicted but not central to faith.

Love & Friendship10

Some familial and platonic affection is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of societal judgment overshadow grace.

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