Horror
Classics Illustrated (#12) The Island of Doctor Moreau
2021·134 pages
A chilling tale of a biologist stranded on a remote island where Dr. Moreau conducts horrifying experiments on animals.
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A chilling tale of a biologist stranded on a remote island where Dr. Moreau conducts horrifying experiments on animals.
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Filmed numerous times, The Island of Doctor Moreau remains one of H. G. Wells' best-known novels. The story tells of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a reclusive genius who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection.The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature.
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Extreme body horror and graphic vivisection of animals into human hybrids; pervasive cruelty and torture.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate commentary on evolution and human nature; some racist descriptions of beast-people noted.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Extreme animal abuse through vivisection; systemic cruelty and suffering of hybrid beings.
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