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Clockwork Conditioning, 2004.
A review of Stanley Kubrick's film, "A Clockwork Orange".
1,502 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses how the movie, "Clockwork Orange", is famous for its dystopian take on behavioral conditioning and criminal reform. It looks at how the majority of the plot revolves around the violent tendencies of a savage young English fellow who undergoes drastic aversion conditioning to make him unable to participate in violence, sexuality, and, incidentally, Ludwig Van Beethoven?s 9th Symphony. It examines how, in this work based on a book by Anthony Burgess, famed film director Stanley Kubrick explores the ramifications of behavioral therapy itself in terms of free choice and unintended consequences and how he seems to suggest that the idea of solving violence through scientific psychological brain-tinkering is doomed to fail at the hands of real-life stimuli.
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"The film begins by showing Alex, the protagonist, partaking fully in his violent and sexual past-times. This choice, in addition to being artistically necessary, also serves to demonstrate the sort of instrumental learning that Alex had before entering into his reprogramming therapies. According to the basic theories of operant conditioning and thinkers such as Skinner, all of an individuals future actions will be based on whether past actions along those lines have met with positive or negative reinforcement. It is blatantly obvious by observing the early parts of the film that all of Alex?s ?ultra-violence? has met with very positive reinforcement. Violence is shown to be meeting the majority of his biological and emotional needs in a way that his work-obsessive and nearly non-existent family cannot. Violence has provided him with a way to make money and fulfill his need for drugs and food (such as the milk he drinks at the beginning of the film)."
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Control and Conditioning in Literature, 2004.
A comparison of the themes in Aldus Huxley's "A Brave New World" and Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange".
1,486 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper compares the themes in the novels, "A Brave New World" and "A Clockwork Orange", about what happens when society attempts to control and condition its citizens and the resulting complications that arise when humans exert their natural tendency to resist these attempts.
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"Science fiction offer us terrific opportunities to explore complex issues that humankind faces on a daily basis. We owe much to authors like Aldous Huxley and Anthony Burgess for providing us with images of society that attempts to improve itself only to destroy the humanity we possess. Brave New World and A Clockwork Orange describe techniques used to subdue the human will in order to make the world a safer place. Both novels reveal complications that arise when individuals resist conditioning. As a result of these complications, we must understand that such techniques strip citizens of their individuality and will ultimately produce a brain dead society."
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2004.
A review of the book, "A Clockwork Orange", by Anthony Burgess.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines examples of operant conditioning in "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess. The paper discusses those examples in terms of Burgess?s interpretations, as well as in relation to behavioral psychology as a whole. The paper presents Burgess's view of operant conditioning and behavioral psychology as a dangerous, deadly pursuit of sameness and control over mankind.
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"First, it is important to discuss what is meant by conditioning. In the mid-twentieth century, psychologist B.F. Skinner, in the footsteps of such scientists as Pavlov and Watson, sought to examine ways to achieve the ideal society. According to Skinner, the way to achieve this was through the restriction of personal freedoms through behavior modification. This modification included the use of systematic rewards or punishments, and the use of those rewards and punishments with behavior association. As Skinner described, humans could be modified to act in specific ways by encouraging those behaviors through rewards. Conversely, humans could be just as easily manipulated away from given behaviors through the use of punishments. If the stimuli were presented consistently in association with any given behavior, Skinner theorized, those behaviors would become intertwined with the stimuli (Zimmer, 1999)."
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2007.
An analysis of the concept of freewill, as described in the novel "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess.
1,318 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the book "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess. The paper discusses the concepts and issues presented in the book, specifically whether man consists of good and evil and whether he has freewill. It then discusses whether man's freewill can overcome conditioning and make him the man he never really was in the first place. The paper discusses the story in the book and concludes that man should be able to maintain his own freewill without interference from others.
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"The aversion therapy consists of Alex's exposure to videos of constant violence, crimes similar to those Alex committed with his pals. The scenes of violence are then paired with overwhelming nausea, meaning that if Alex performs violence himself, he will become deathly ill. Alex is then released into the world, considered to be a reformed man, no longer capable of the horrors which had previously defined his life."
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"Great Expectations" and "A Clockwork Orange", 2008.
A review of the novels "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens and "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines two great works, "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens and "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess, as novels that fall under the Bildungsroman genre, which is a genre of novel that deals with the growth of the protagonist. The paper explains that the Bildungsroman novel chronicles the life of the hero from childhood to adulthood and the conflict that he meets and resolves on his way to wisdom. The paper then points out that some novels come under the umbrella of Bildungsroman but may contain few deviations such as Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" and Dickens' "Great Expectations". The paper also looks at how compared to "A Clockwork Orange", "Great Expectations" is certainly a more conformist form of Bildungsroman but the one place where it deviates from tradition is the choice of narrator. The paper analyzes each novel in relation to Bildungsroman, and concludes that both novels are masterpieces in their own right, but Dickens's work is a better example of a true English Bildungsroman than Burgess' work.
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"Dickens has used an adult voice to narrate the experiences of a child which is starkly different from other examples of the genre where narrator is either a third person or is the protagonist himself who grows with the novel. Buckley, in his book, Seasons of Youth explains the origin of Bildungsroman and its three distinct categories. He further adds that English Bildungsroman tradition was different from that of German's since the former was "in its broadest sense . . . a convenient synonym for the novel of youth or apprenticeship" (13). Buckley's intensive research indicates that English bildungsroman was not always completely autobiographical."
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2005.
Examines the issue of freewill and the downfall of the protagonist in Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange".
1,137 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The novel, "A Clockwork Orange," by Anthony Burgess, is quite intriguing and also a little strange. It speaks of a world where violence lurks just around the corner and where large amounts of crime take place on a nightly basis. In this story, some people simply seem to do as they please without questioning whether their actions are right or wrong. This does not just occur in the story, but it also happens in real life. This is so because people have the power to choose. In other words, people have free will. Along with the power to choose, people also possess flaws in their character, which can have a very negative affect on a person's life. This paper discusses how Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange" is a story about a boy and his downfall, overconfidence, love of classical music, and the importance of free will.
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"The narrator's second downfall, which becomes obvious by the end of this passage and chapter, is his love for classical music. When Alex is inside the old woman's house, he suddenly sees a bust of "Ludwig van himself," which becomes the sole focus of his attention for a moment (Orange 62). This shows how the protagonist's passion for music distracts him so much that he slips on the milk saucers and falls down. When this happens, the old lady takes her chance and begins to hit him. The struggle between Alex and the old woman gives the police enough time to arrive and for Alex to be arrested. This is a perfect example, and there are many more throughout the story, of how the narrator's love of music disrupts what he is trying to accomplish. This particular downfall is partially the reason he ends up in prison."
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2001.
This paper presents an in-depth examination of "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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A critical analysis of the controversial novel, "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess. The writer examines the issues of morality vs humanity and how the character in "A Clockwork Orange" manages to swing back and forth from good to bad. The paper examines how this piece of literature still manages to shock people until today because people are amazed at how much they can identify with the main character.
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"Throughout history authors have used their works to explore various aspects of society. One of the most controversial yet analyzed works of literature in history is, A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess. The work has inspired and provoked many literary conversations around the world, and treated its readers to a uniquely brutal look at the dark side of human nature. In A Clockwork Orange, Anthony Burgess portrays how man deals with conflict, which leads to the understanding and acceptance of differences through the use of conflict, theme, and philosophy."
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"Sleeper" and "Clockwork Orange", 2004.
An analysis and comparison of the seemingly very different movies, "Sleeper" and "A Clockwork Orange".
1,287 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses how on the surface, the two movies "Sleeper" and "A Clockwork Orange" have absolutely nothing in common. One is a comedy fraught with amusing skits, while the other lacks any such light moments and is not an easy movie to watch. However, this paper shows that both movies are unarguably political in nature, and their themes are darker than they appear to be. They deal with subjects that are at once controversial and significant. What the government tells us may not always be true, and ?politics is indeed a dirty game?, are the two important themes that emerge from "Sleeper" and "A Clockwork Orange".
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"There is an element of deception in illustration of stories, which might make the movies appear simpler than they actually are but for regular moviegoers, it is easy to unearth the darker undertones. For some odd reason, both movies leave you with a negative feeling and a heavy heart despite Allen?s movie being a comedy. Its slapstick humor fails to remove the thick clouds of political messages that are bombarded at the viewer and similarly Clockwork Orange doesn?t even attempt to mitigate the heavy impact. It wants you to see the movie in its true light and understand the gravity of its messages."
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2005.
A review of the difference between the original and the screen adaptation of "A Clockwork Orange: The Visions of Anthony Burgess and Stanley Kubrick".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses "A Clockwork Orange: The Visions of Anthony Burgess and Stanley Kubrick". The paper suggests that while the original and the screen adaptation both masterfully capture the troubled and violent life of Alex de Large, both versions do have some strong variations on points of emphasis that a person familiar with both will most certainly vividly notice.
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"A Clockwork Orange: The Visions of Anthony Burgess and Stanley Kubrick As an example of Twentieth Century Novel writing and Cinema, A Clockwork Orange stands as a classic in both genres. While the original and the screen adaptation both masterfully capture the troubled and violent life of Alex de Large, both versions do have some strong variations on points of emphasis that a person familiar with both will most certainly vividly notice. On the other hand, if an individual were to only experience one and not the other, the basic thematic structure would still be experienced from either work in itself."
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2006.
An analysis of Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This analysis of Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange" focuses on the character of Alex and his "badness." The argument presented suggests Alex's "badness" stems mostly from a repressive state that uses violent measures to control its citizens which undermines the capacity for free will.
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"There are a number of explanations for Alex's badness that can be offered after a reading of Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange. One explanation could be that his dysfunctional family motivates him to express his frustration..."
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"A Clockwork Orange": Novel and Movie, 2008.
A comparison of Anthony Burgess' novel "A Clockwork Orange" with Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of the same novel.
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This paper compares and contrasts Anthony Burgess' novel "A Clockwork Orange" (1962) with Stanley Kubrick's film (1971) based on the novel. The paper points out that when the book was originally published, the publisher left out the final chapter. In its second publication, the novel was printed with Burgess' intended amount of chapters, twenty one, the supposed age of human maturity. The paper explains that this provided a more optimistic ending to the original, more cynical book. It maintains that Burgess intended to write a story of human maturity and progression, and believed that Kubrick's film lacked a balance between goodness and evil. To conclude, the paper questions whether or not Kubrick had the right to alter Burgess' meaning.
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"The film, on the other hand, does not include this rebirth. The film closes with, "I was cured all right." This sarcastic statement completely changes the theme of the film from a positive message of genuine change to a pessimistic view of the world. It illustrates that evil will ultimately prevail over morality when free-will is granted. It also ends the film on a rather unrealistic note, suggesting that people can be completely evil, without a hint of internal goodness. Yet we as humans are a mixture of good and evil. This idea reflects Kubrick's cynical view on life; that people are driven by greed and violence."
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"A Clockwork Orange": The Original Punk, 2006.
A social analysis and comparison of the Anthony Burgess novel "A Clockwork Orange" and the 1971 film version to the punk rock movement.
1,446 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This is a comparison and contrast paper on the work of author Anthony Burgess and the film of Stanley Kubrick in "A Clockwork Orange" to the early 1970s movement in punk rock. In the film, the main character, an anti-social "punk" named Alex, is as memorable for his unique and exaggerated appearance as he is for his horrible behavior and crimes. In particular, the paper compares the novel/film main character of Alex, to "The Sex Pistols'" Sid Vicious.
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"A Clockwork Orange has received little, if any, credit for either ushering in, or serving as the original concept for all things "punk." Rather, that distinction has gone to the Sex Pistols; although it is easy to visualize Sid Vicious and girlfriend Nancy Spungen lounging in a drug induced and wasted way in an expensive hotel room, appropriately trashed to punk pleasure by the pair, watching Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. However, the horror and disgust of the Burgess/Kubrick character was played out on screen, not in life, as were the misguided antics of Sid Vicious. "
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'Clockwork Orange", 2002.
Discussion of the attitudes toward criminal law seen in the film "Clockwork Orange".
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The attitudes toward criminal law reflected in "Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess.
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Good vs. Evil: "A Clockwork Orange", 2001.
This paper examines the 1962 satirical novel "A Clockwork Orange", by Anthony Burgess, and looks at morality versus practical social solutions.
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This paper provides an analysis of Anthony Burgess' novel, "A Clockwork Orange". The author discusses the plot, setting, language, themes, and pays close attention to the psychological aspects of the book-morality pitted against absurd practices in a society that needs change. The paper examines Modernist literature, and categorizes Burgess' novel as a social satire, much like Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal".
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"All the literature that has ever been written can be reduced to a few essential plots ? perhaps indeed merely two plots. There is the story of the quest ? for everything from the Holy Grail to the maiden whose foot will fit inside the enchanted crystal slipper. And there is the story of the battle of good versus evil and which of these forces may win in the end. Anthony Burgess?s 1962 novel A Clockwork Orange is an especially creative version of this latter archetype. This paper examines the author?s use of plot, characterization and setting to demonstrate both his inventiveness and the ways in which he is pouring the new wine of this dystopic world into the old bottles of Good versus Evil. "
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2001.
This paper discusses the philosophy, reality and morality in the movie "A Clockwork Orange."
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This paper explains the differences between good and evil, the idea of forced moral perfection, and the question of reality as portrayed in the movie "A Clockwork Orange". The paper also summarizes the movie and analyzes some of the most important scenes .
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"Moral freedom has been defined as the ability to perform both good and evil actions. It is possessing the ability to choose right from wrong and act the way that you alone choose to act. Without the presence of evil, one does not have the moral freedom to choose good, and vice versa. In A Clockwork Orange, Alex personifies moral freedom. Throughout the movie, Alex is never without the ability to choose between good and evil. Although the government conditions him to feel ill when he encounters violence, he does not choose this feeling, so in fact, he still has moral freedom. With Alex?s narration of the film, one can see that he tries to put the blame of his actions onto others, but, he in fact, is to blame for his actions because he alone has to make the choice between performing evil or performing good."
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