A Clockwork Orange. Anthony Burgess's controversial novel and Stanley Kubrick's awe inspiring film. Despite the intimidating reviews of critics' nation-wide, Burgess's masterpiece was stocked full of intensity, perspicacity and innovation. The main theme of the story is that of free will (or lack thereof). Burgess uses this story to display his own feelings on free will and spirituality.

The action centers on a young man, Alex DeLarge, who is fascinated with "a bit of the old ultra-violence." He and a ruffian gang of teenagers spend each and every night rampaging through a futuristic Britain beating and raping anyone whom would happen to cross their path. His life consists of sex, senseless violence, and all else

In retrospect, while Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange stunned critics with scenes of violence and hatred, it still dazzled literary scholars with is portrayal of free will and spirituality. Through this novel, and many other outstanding works, Burgess has become one of the greatest authors of the twentieth century.

Upon reentering society oppression moves into the forefront of Alex's life. He is unable to protest mental or physical battering he receives from his family, his acquaintances or even past victims. "When one is forced to do right, and he does what is right, it is not out of any ethical or moral conviction. When one does what he is forced to, he is merely a programmed pawn of the state. He becomes sub-human, he is merely a robotic existence" (http://www.geocities.co

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