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 ( mainly Alex ) have been a basis for other novels and an inspiration to young writers. Throughout the novel, Alex goes through a series of changes from how he has treated others,
             how other characters have treated Alex, and what Alex finally wants in life. Alex's change is what every person goes through in their life.
            
             Alex has changed by how he has treated others in many different ways. Alex would
             constantly beat and torture other humans and rape young women. He has caused much grief to his parents "We shall have the police here, oh oh oh. Oh, you bad and wicked boy, disgracing us all like this." (Burgess, Pg. 106) and his punishment was that he wasn't allowed back into their home. Other people that he had tortured would include, "the drunk man" (Pg. 14-15), and most important, "the cat lady." (Pg. 47-53) Although Alex's crimes are much more severe than the average person, no one is innocent of treating everyone with respect. No one cares or likes everyone and therefore, Alex and his crimes are like our own emotions toward each other.
            
             Alex has also changed by the way others have treated him. After Alex went through with his therapy, he could no longer fight back or defend himself. He couldn't think evil thoughts, and this made him weak. When he had beaten previous characters, they got their revenge on Alex by beating him.
            
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