Clockwork Orange Research Paper

A huge topic in the scientific community is nature vs nurture. The book Clockwork Orange exemplifies nature as a driving force in one’s characteristics. Alex, the main character, grew up in a nice household. His parents had okay jobs, there was always food on the table, there was no drug use, and they weren’t abusive. Since none of the things at home could have made Alex the way he is then the only thing left is nature.

Alex is a troublemaking kid who is the leader of a gang or as the book would call it a “shaika”. His gang participates in violent activities such as rape, stealing, vandalism, and many other malicious things. One of the worst gang scenes is in the book beginning of the book, which Alex calls, “the old surprise visit.”

Alexander will recognize him and get mad for what him and his gang did. When he enters the kitchen, he sees that F. Alexander had written about Alex’s victimization of totalitarian like State. After breakfast F. Alexanders friends arrive. They wished Alex looked more zombie-ish, but agree he will be a poor victim to use as a weapon against the government. Alex tried to leave but Alexanders friends grab him and they all drive into town. Once they reach the apartment the men ask if he was responsible for Mrs. Alexanders death. Alex doesn’t answer it but replies that he has paid for his sins. The thought made him feel sick so he had to go lay down. He awakes to a symphony by a Danish composer named Otto Skadelig. At first, he enjoys it but then a sick feeling takes over. He tried to get out the door but it was locked. He ran around the room until he stumbled upon two pamphlets one read, “Death to the Government,” and the other, “Open the window to fresh air, fresh ideas, a new way of living.” Alex took this as a sign to jump even though the window was several stores about ground. He screams hoping that God forgives the word, then jumps. F. Alexander and his friends has used Alex as a Martyr for their cause. They didn’t agree with the government and what they were doing, especially what they did to