Abstract: J.G.Ballard's Concrete Island intricately portrays the deserted traffic island within the city， a distinctive space whose special significance has been largely overlooked by the existing studies. Viewed through the lens of Soja's “Third Space” theory， it is evident that the novel's depiction of the deserted traffic island constitutes a “Third Space”. Here， Ballard elevates the awareness of such spaces， reflecting the dilemmas of modern interpersonal relationships. Besides， the infinite potential of the “Third Space” transforms the abandoned traffic island into individual havens for the city's “others”， thus communicating a sense of humanitarian care for the marginalized. Furthermore， the anti-hegemonic and anti-oppressive attributes of the “Third Space” foster a dynamic of checks and balances among the three protagonists， each with distinct social identities， thus unveiling an implicit critique of capitalism.

Key words: James Graham Ballard; Concrete Island; third space;the other