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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.
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", 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", 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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"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": 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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"A Clockwork Orange", 2001.
This paper discusses the philosophy, reality and morality in the movie "A Clockwork Orange."
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 55.95
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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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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.
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, $ 49.95
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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": Novel and Movie, 2008.
A comparison of Anthony Burgess' novel "A Clockwork Orange" with Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of the same novel.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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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", 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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'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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Cinematic Success of "A Clockwork Orange", 2001.
A comparison of Anthony Burgess's novel, "A Clockwork Orange" with Stanley Kubrick's motion picture representation.
2,165 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 67.95
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A look at the novel by Anthony Burgess and the film representation by Stanley Kubrick. The author discusses Burgess?s moral message, unique use of language, and plot structure in comparison to Kubrick?s use of cinematography, visual symbolism, and plot alteration. The author argues that Kubrick?s film is successful in representing Burgess?s narrative.
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"Kubrick?s adaptation of Burgess? novel would obviously be viewed as incomplete to someone who read the novel prior to watching the movie. However, Kubrick?s film comes complete with all the elements needed to create a full literary tale, making it successfully stand on its own as an individual work of art. The fact that Kubrick paid attention to much of the detail, such as symmetry, shapes, and other symbolism, further validates the film in being considered by serious critics as a thought-provoking piece of work, and a reliable account of Burgess? intentions concerning free will."
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A Clockwork Orange, 2002.
Examination of Anthony Burgess' "A Clockwork Orange", focusing on the main character, Alex.
812 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper analyzes how Alex is sent to Borstal and punished, after which he is returned to society essentially no better than before. Alex is given a choice and chooses the brainwashing that allows him to be returned to society, supposedly a better person. The writer explains that Burgess affirms in this novel, is the power of the human spirit and the belief that we have to respect that spirit even when it is anti-social.
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"Anthony Burgess in A Clockwork Orange looks to the near future and extrapolates from his own time to one where many young people have become urban marauders, taking out their frustrations in violence and living completely amoral lives. Alex tells his own story as well, doing so in the cynical pseudo-language of his generation. Burgess uses the issue of "free will" and the way human beings prize it as a way of taking the reader from his or her contemporary world to the fictional world of the future."
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"A Clockwork Orange", 2001.
An analysis of the novel, "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess with a focus on two psychological themes in the plot.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines the importance of the following two themes in understanding this powerful and admonitory work about modern society. What happens when people are pushed to their psychological and physical limits and the difficulty but necessity of trying to distinguish appearance from reality.
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"As we begin the book, observing British society from the outside initially, we are led by Burgess to believe that the British government in this future age has discovered a plausible and effective strategy for reforming those who have committed crimes. Alexander De Large, the protagonist, has been set up by his Droogs ? roughly his fellow gang members (Dim, Pete and Georgie) and has been convicted of murder and sent to jail. At the Staja (the State Penitentiary), he has been transformed during the two years of his stay from ?Alex? to ?66553221?."
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