A Clockwork Orange

Imagine yourself in a world where violence, rape, and drugs are common. Imagine a teenager with enough power to do whatever he or she wishes. This world is the future of tomorrow. A Clockwork Orange has gained much attention since it was published in 1962 by Anthony Burgess. Its theme and disturbing nature have given critics different opinions and comments ranging from “a work or art,” to “a garbage heap.” Aside from the theme, the characters ( …

…Alex does. It could be because Alex is a teenager and still has much to learn, but since this novel is set in the not-to-distant future, Anthony Burgess could be describing human nature in the future. If Mr. Burgess was describing the future, then his description of human nature is not far off after all. With murders and violence becoming a regular occurrence in our day to day lifestyles, A Clockwork Orange is our tomorrow.