The book is one of a number of set texts, joining Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and Philip Pullman’s Northern Lights. The content warning can be found at the bottom of the module guide given to all students that are part of the course.
Seen by MailOnline, the trigger warning reads: “Although we are studying a selection of Young Adult texts on this Module, the nature of the theories we apply to them can lead to some difficult conversations about gender, race, sexuality, class, and identity. These topics will be treated objectively, critically, and most crucially, with respect. If anyone has any issues with the content, please get in touch with the Module Leader to make them aware.”
The Approaches to Literature module is led by Dr Richard Leahy, who has previously commented on Rowling on social media. On Twitter, he wrote “JK Rowling reveals that he is not the best mate of mine,” back in March 2019.
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