1. clockwork orange comparative
In the novel, Burgess has Alex speak an odd version of English, which he calls Nadsat. Burgess uses this language extensively in the book's more violent scenes. ... The language reduces the acts and the individuals involved to their basic qualities. ... Although Alex does narrate the story using Nadsat terms in the film, the language does not muffle the violence or eroticism of the scenes. ... Kubrick's film, however, is equally stirring and, in the end, more memorable. ...
- Word Count: 1090
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate