... reasons for this reaction and one may be that the full presentation of the sinful person can produce another outlook on his or her actions. In A Clockwork Orange, Alex is very much seen as an evil person because of his violent and shocking behavior. Even though this young man seems immoral, one could react ... sympathetically than he or she otherwise might because his full character is being portrayed and the reaction is very significant to the author's purpose of conveying the theme that it is necessary for free will for humanity. Alex of London is definitely the epitome of immorality. ...

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The book "A Clock Orange", tells the story of a cruel adolescent of the near future and how he is reformed of his sadistic nature by a special conditioning treatment. The author Anthony Burgess creates a teen named Alex whose principle interests are rape, violence, and the music by Beethoven. Alex goes through many diverse phases in his life, expanding his maturity and level of thinking. He ... is greatly affected by freedom, which is the main theme of the novel. Burgess shows qualities of existentialism and elements of modern consciousness throughout the novel ... once again the power of fr...

• Word Count: 936
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• Grade Level: High School