In “The Smile” by J.G. Ballard the reader should learn that individuals take responsibility for others because of feelings of jealousy and other insecurities, resulting in reckless decisions and destruction of relationships and trust.

Personal response to “The Smile” by J.G. Ballard.
Discuss the idea(s) developed by J.G. Ballard in “The Smile” about the ways in which individuals take responsibility for themselves or others.