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Morality in a clockwork orange
Title: Morality in a clockwork orange
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 764 | Pages: 3.3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Morality in a clockwork orange
In the novel A Clockwork Orange, the main character, Alex, is introduced as a fifteen year old with an uncanny vision for the life he so desires. As most teenagers do, Alex firmly believes that he knows all there is to know about the world, and believes that he and his “droogs” (Burgess, 5) have what it takes to wreak havoc on society. However for Alex, it is his actions that speak louder than his words, …showed first 75 words of 764 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 764 total…totalitarianism that causes rebellion in teenagers. This natural process is highlighted by a teen’s ability to think and act for himself, however when that is taken away, and he can no longer think for himself. If this happens, a teen will no longer be able to determine what is morally right or wrong, and just go against what he is told. As portrayed in Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange, this can lead to severe repercussions.
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