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Essay Archive - A Developmental Study of Alex in Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange
A Developmental Study of Alex in Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange
Synopsis of A Clockwork Orange
In A Clockwork Orange, the main character is that of a mildly young
child of 15 who, along with his fellow friends, or "Droogs", partake in evenings
of Ultra-Violence. Ultra Violence consists of random beatings, theft,
destruction, and rape. The main character, Alex, is the self-proclaimed leader
of the pack, and makes judgment on their actions pending on his mood. His Droogs
eventually find themselves under his direct rule, following his every word, and
decide to cha....
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