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Key Facts. Full title A Clockwork Orange. Author John Anthony Burgess Wilson (Anthony Burgess) Type of work Novella. Genre Dystopia; philosophical novel; social satire; black comedy. Language English. Time and place written 1958–1961, England. Date of first publication 1962. Publisher W.W. Norton & Company.
A summary of Part Two, Chapters 2–3 in Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of A Clockwork Orange and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Plot Overview. Alex, a young English hoodlum, heads a gang of four other young hoodlums. Instead of attending school, he spends his time performing acts of theft, rape, and violence. During the first night of the film, Alex and his gang members, the Droogs, gather at the Korova Milk Bar, which serves its patrons drug-laced milk from female ...
A summary of Symbols in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription.
A summary of Part Three, Chapter 5 in Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of A Clockwork Orange and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
At a Glance: Full title A Clockwork Orange. Author John Anthony Burgess Wilson (Anthony Burgess) Type of work Novella. Genre Dystopia; philosophical novel; social satire; black comedy. Language English. Time and place written 1958–1961, England. Date of first publication 1962. Publisher W.W. Norton & Company.
Analysis of Key Moments in A Clockwork Orange. Alex goes on a crime spree with his gang. They rob, beat people, and rape. They break into an old woman’s home and she calls the police before Alex can get away. Alex punches Dim and the group turns against Alex. Alex is arrested by the police and sentenced to fourteen years in prison.
