Most readers have to pause, and dissect almost all the sentences in the beginning of, "A Clockwork Orange," because the author, Anthony Burgess, decided to give the teenagers, or nadsat, their own unique language. ... Furthermore, Burgess purposefully leaves out a glossary for these words, because he wants the reader to struggle and grow with Alex, the main character; eventually growing closer to him. The language also serves to euphemize most of the harsh violence in the book; the addition of a glossary would only reveal these extreme words, and provoke a negative attitude towards Alex. ... ...

• Word Count: 1271
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School