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A 4 page paper which compares the book and the film, specifically concentrating on the behavior of the main character, Alex de Large. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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tale of gratuitous violence in which characters indulged for the sheer pleasure of it. Because the novel is filled with cumbersome language described as "nadsat talk" that is comprised
mostly of Russian-based slang, while appropriately texturing the tale, makes for a tough read. It would prove to be an even more formidable task to transfer A Clockwork Orange
from the page to the screen. Working closely with Anthony Burgess, maverick film director Stanley Kubrick was not about to let a few obstacles stand in the way of
creating cinematic art. He would use visual imagery to translate Burgesss confusing prose and retell a story in such a way that would masterfully allow the books essence and
violent edge to remain intact. The novel version of A Clockwork Orange centered on the teenage exploits of a gang of hoodlums, Dim, Pete and Georgie, who are led by
the arrogant and single-minded Alex de Large. Part I details their violent exploits, which consist largely of robbery and rape. While much of what goes on in the
book is seen through Alexs eyes and observed through his narration, there is also considerable attention paid to his cronies and many other supporting characters. In order to streamline
the storytelling even more, the screen adaptation of A Clockwork Orange focuses nearly exclusively on the protagonists subjective gaze. However, while part of the shock of the novel comes
from the youth of its protagonist and his matter-of-factness about violence and the erotic pleasure he derives from it (matched only by his passion for classical music), the film Alex
is portrayed by a considerably older Malcolm McDowell. Instead of appearing as a youth corrupted by the misguided values of a violent society as he is depicted in the
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