OF GREY We counted the number of instances each sign, as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, appeared in the movie.
1. Monitors what you do all the time - 4 Instances Tracks Ana to a nightclub and removes her Follows Ana to her mother's house in Georgia without her knowledge Tracks Ana to the hardware store where she works “I am incapable of leaving you alone” - Christian Grey
2. Prevents/discourages you from seeing friends and family - 1 Instance Tells Ana not to see José or Paul
3. Controls your use of needed medicines - 1 Instance Oral contraceptives are part of the contract
4. Decides things for you that you should be able to decide - 5 Instances Limits alcohol intake Sets list of prescribed foods Sells car without consent Withholds money Forcefully removes Ana from a nightclub
5. Humiliates you in front of others - 2 Instances Removes Ana from a nightclub Follows Ana to GA
6. Hurts you - 4 Instances Five lashes with a crop Six lashes with a belt Five slaps on the backside Three lashes with a “flogger”
7. Uses/threatens to use a weapon against you - 3 Instances Five lashes with a crop Six lashes with a belt Three lashes with a “flogger”
8. Controls your birth control or insists that you get pregnant - 1 Instance Oral contraceptives are part of the contract