A Clockwork Orange
Imagine yourself in a world where violence, rape, and drugs are common. Imagine a teenager with enough power to do whatever he or she wishes. This world is the future of tomorrow. A Clockwork Orange has gained much attention since it was published in 1962 by Anthony Burgess. Its theme and disturbing nature have given critics different opinions and comments ranging from “a work or art,” to “a garbage heap.” Aside from the theme, the characters ( mainly Alex ) have been a basis for other novels and an inspiration to young writers. Throughout the novel, Alex goes through a series of changes from how he has treated others,how other characters have treated Alex, and what Alex finally wants in life. Alex's change is what every person goes through in their life. Alex has changed by how he has treated others in many different ways. Alex would constantly beat and torture other humans and rape young women. He has caused much grief to his parents "We shall have the police here, oh oh oh. Oh, you bad and wicked boy, disgracing us all like this." (Burgess, Pg. 106) and his punishment was that he wasn't allowed back into their home. Other people that
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Approximate Word count = 779
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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