Accident

The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil of Carol Trehorne, whose son Max, a performance artist, has suffered severe burns from a self-immolation act. As he recovers, Carol grapples with her fears of Max's potential for further self-harm and questions whether her past, particularly her relationship with the reckless Jack, has influenced his dangerous artistic pursuits. The story examines the complexities of parental love, the nature of art and violence, and the struggle to understand decisions that seem irrational, ultimately questioning the value of life and the meaning of self-destruction.