The Tragic Consequences of Envy and Inferiority

The tragic story of Kenneth Halliwell and Joe Orton exemplifies how feelings of inferiority and envy can lead to devastating consequences. Despite Kenneth's outward display of happiness, he was seething with jealousy towards Joe. This ultimately led to Kenneth bludgeoning Joe to death before taking his own life. The story serves as a stark reminder that success can arouse envy in others, particularly those in one's own circle. Robert Green's lesson from this tragedy is that only a minority can succeed at the game of life, and that those left behind may harbor deep feelings of inadequacy and stagnation, leading to miserable admiration and ultimately, destructive actions.