Struggles between the Government In A Clockwork Orange‚ Anthony Burgess has created a dark‚ gloomy socialist state of futuristic world and the theme of this novel deals with the struggles between the governments. The society in the story is inhabited by fearful citizens‚ wild young outlaws‚ and a totalitarian government which is unable to control the society’s flood of violence. The citizens are more than usually suspicious of strangers‚ especially after dark‚ they would not go out to the dangerous
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life‚ as well as the sorrowful. The play ’A Streetcar Named Desire‚’ written by Tennessee Williams‚ represents this paradox that is capable of inspiring us or swiftly casting us down into the depths of depression. Stanley Kubrik’s film ’A Clockwork Orange’ contrastingly examines the concept of free-will and the effects of its intervention‚ while Marko Bok’s ’Woman on Bondi Beach’ celebrates life’s beauty‚ criticizing society’s attitudes of discrimination and broadening our understanding of the human
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There are many ways to punish‚ some methods are more effective than others‚ but with more effectiveness in most cases comes more questionable methods. The best option is the most efficient and humane method of punishment. In the novel‚ A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess‚ the main character Alex goes through this same conundrum. Alex is a juvenile delinquent who finally gets caught and is subjected to a questionable treatment. Although the treatment was controversial to some and ultimately failed
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Smallpox Although I learned some facts on different infectious diseases in Code Orange‚ I learned a lot about smallpox. Smallpox is a severe and contagious disease that causes a type of rash on the skin. It is fatal and no longer exists because of vaccines. It’s also known as Variola Major‚ or VM. At one time‚ it covered the globe! In Europe‚ 400‚000 people a year used to die from VM. Smallpox probably came from Europe when Christopher Columbus came over and it spread from person to person.
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Compare and Contrast In John Updike ’s A& P and “the bloody orange dress” we are taken on a path of two characters that are coming of age and must face the harsh realities of adulthood due to their extreme naivety. Sammy in A and p is a nineteen year old male who works as a grocery store cashier clerk. Jessica in the bloody orange dress is a 21 year old female who lacks self confidence all the while trying to get a grasp of womanhood. Both seem to come from middle class neighborhood yet
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Apples and Oranges Apples and oranges are very delicious.Both apples and oranges are commercially grown tree fruits‚ they are used to make juices and sauces we can eat and drink. Apples are commercially grown on fruit trees. They can be red‚ green or yellow in color. Apples are edible. They can be bitter or sweet depending on the ripeness of the fruit. Apples are grown temperate. It has to be a certain temperature for apples to grow. Apple juice is made from apples. Apple juice has no
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Apples versus Oranges Apples versus Oranges Whenever there is a comparison between two objects that are not the same‚ it is said that you are trying to compare apples and oranges. The phrase has been used extensively in many debates worldwide but how exactly do apples and oranges stack up side by side? This paper will attempt to compare apples to oranges to determine how compatible they are. The most basic difference between the battling fruit is the color. Apples come in red‚ green and yellow
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After reading the poem “Oranges” by Gary Soto‚ the first opinion that came to my mind is cute. Often times our most vivid memories come from first-time experiences. Many writers like to draw from their memory banks to create themes for their works; themes that a reader can often relate to‚ stimulating them. This poem draws from a favorite memory‚ telling a simple story of a boy’s first date with a girl. The descriptive words in this poem provide the reader with a sense that the events being described
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Apples and Oranges: A Comparative Essay Is the old adage “you can’t compare apples and oranges” correct? Besides being food‚ both of these produce items have much in common. They both are located under the Fruits and Vegetable category of the Canadian Food Guide; they are both spherical in shape‚ making them fit in the palm of your hand; and they both have a considerable amount of moisture under their skin. However‚ in both nutritional value and aesthetic appearance the orange far out weighs
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Zach Ward English Period 1 Final Exam: A Clockwork Orange A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess‚ W.W. Norton and Company‚ New York‚ 1986. A Clockwork Orange is a book set in a nightmarish future society‚ where criminals take over after dark. The book is centralized around a teenager‚ Alex‚ who is the leader of a gang consisting of Alex and his three “droogs” (friends) Georgie‚ Pete‚ and Dim. They steal from‚ beat up‚ torture‚ and sometimes rape their victims. The most inventive part
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