1. Word Choice in A Clockwork Orange
... almost certain that a teenager, more specifically Alex, is speaking. The adults in the novel can identify the language as the universal tongue of teenagers, because it symbolizes their natural character. F. Alexander, an elderly writer in the novel, even uses Alex's language to identify him as the person who broke into his house and raped his wife ... . F. Alexander claims, "Strange, strange, that manner of voice pricks me. We've come into contact before, I'm sure we have" (182). Alex was identified because his manner of word choice, separated him ... from others. It was recognized as s...
- Word Count: 1271
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School