... and violence are rampant on the streets. After World War II, the non utopian novel had become more commonplace and was a literary staple of the times. This particular brand of literature stressed the overly pessimistic view of human nature and featured, as was presented in A Clockwork Orange, violence as well as the dark areas of human behavior and society. This novel ... his mastery of his words is clearly shown here as he creates a whole new slang dubbed "Nadsat" for his creations, Alex and his droogs. Nadsat is a blending of English and Russian words. "Alex's first-person narration.....

• Word Count: 2230
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School