A Clockwork Orange with Jeff Noon and Andrew Biswell
On the Road with Penguin Classics
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The Ethics of Control in 'A Clockwork Orange'
This chapter examines the intense experience of aversion therapy faced by the protagonist in 'A Clockwork Orange', raising crucial ethical questions about free will and the use of violence for control. It contrasts the shifting perceptions of the narrative from youth to adulthood while also exploring the impact of Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation and its controversial societal reception. Additionally, the chapter highlights the evolving views of the author on the adaptation, the thematic implications of the protagonist's struggles, and its setting in the village of Etchingham.
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