Existentialist writers often talk about responsibility in their stories. They focus on a few key ideas:

• Personal Choice: The characters in their stories face tough decisions. This shows how heavy their choices can feel.
• Consequences: What characters do has real results. These results can reveal what is right or wrong in their lives, highlighting how important their choices are.
• Isolation: The stories show how alone people can feel when making choices. It suggests that everyone needs to think about their beliefs without help from society.

For example, Sartre's idea that “existence precedes essence” means that we build who we are through our choices. This makes responsibility a big part of our lives. It can feel deep and, at times, a little scary!