having a baby out of wedlock theme

Having a baby out of wedlock is featured in such a way that it is clear the practice is at odds with prevailing societal norms.

6 total · 2 major · 4 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
movie: A Farewell to Arms (1932) major Catherine Barkley runs away to Switzerland to give birth to baby
play: Measure for Measure (1604) major Claudio was about to be executed for having knocked up Juliet without first marrying her
movie: God Told Me To (1976) minor It was revealed that Peter was born to a virgin and that she had been traumatized over the experience of having had a baby out of wedlock in 1940s New York.
movie: The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959) minor Rossiter was led to believed that Emmy Lou Raven got pregnant out of wedlock and insisted the presumed father, Artie Pinsetter, marry her without delay.
novel: We the Living (1936) minor Sonia discussed with Pavel
talesoftheunexpected9x09 minor We are led to believe that Marthe's father would severely disapprove of her having a baby while not married.