A Clockwork Orange "Eat this sweetish segment or spit it out."" -Anthony Burgess Anthony Burgess has been heralded as one of the greatest literary geniuses of the twentieth century. Although Burgess has over thirty works of published literature, his most famous is A Clockwork Orange. Burgess's novel is a futuristic look at a Totalitarian government. The main character, Alex, is an "ultra-violent- thief who has no problem using force against innocent citizens to get what he wants. The beginning of the story takes us through a night in the life of Alex and his Droogs, and details their adventures that occupy their time throughout the night. At fifteen years old, Alex is set up by his Droogs "Pete, Dim, and Georgie "and is convicted of murder and sent to jail. At the Staja or state penitentiary, Alex becomes inmate number 6655321 and spends two years of a sentence of fourteen years there. Alex is then chosen by the government to undergo an experimental new "Ludovico's Technique."" In exchange for his freedom, Alex would partake in this experiment that was to cure him of all the evil inside of him and all that was bad. Alex is given injections A Clockwork Orange "Eat this sweetish segment or spit it out. You are free."" -Anthony Burgess Anthony Burgess has been heralded as one of the greatest literary geniuses of the twentieth century. Although Burgess has over thirty works of published literature, his most famous is A Clockwork Orange. Burgess's novel is a futuristic look at a Totalitarian government. The main character, Alex, is an "ultra-violent- thief who has no problem using force against innocent citizens to get what he wants. The beginning of the story takes us through a night in the life of Alex and his Droogs, and details their adventures that occupy their time throughout the night. At fifteen years old, Alex is set up by his Droogs "Pete, Dim, and Georgie "and is convicted of murder and sent to jail.
Although the Civil Rights Movement happened over 50 yr. ago, racial harassment is still predominant today. Usually when people think of racism, they tend to think of white on black, or vice versa. However, Indians have their fair share of discrimination as well, as displayed in "Pow Wow Highway". ...
For example, Lil Bow Wow, a 14 year old rap artist sings lyrics like "Yo I'm looking for girls. ... Yeah it's going down right here, dirty South rock on"(Wow, line 1-5). Youth at 14, the same age as Bow Wow, may not differentiate that Lil Bow Wow is far from a traditional teen. In "Puppy Love" Lil Bow Wow sings about getting the girls, and taking them home. ... Youth wanting to be just like the rock star may begin to assume that Lil Bow Wow's life style is ideal. ...
You usually know you have found a piece of "high" art when you walk past and go "WOW......WOW come look at this its jsut amazing". and just sit and think about every aspect of the piece.Its the kinda of art that you want to show your friends and tell them about its. and how it made you see a different side of things its the art that defines societys its the art that is remember its the art that had meaning its the art that all true artists want to create. ...
"Art is either plagiarism or revolution." Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), French artist. Quoted in: Huneker, Pathos of Distance, p. 128. What is Art? This very same topic has been on the minds of many great people for many years. Just what exactly is art? Art is a form of expression. It is beautiful, u...
Sheryl Swoopes: Making Strides Sheryl Denise Swoopes was born on March 35, 1971 in Brownfield, Texas. She is a marvel and wonderful role model for women athletes everywhere. She has accomplished many things in sports that were once thought impossible for a woman. She was the first official WNB...
Charley Chaplin, Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, his official name, was a big comedian movie star, director and music composer for his movies. Charley Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889, in London, England. His parents were very poor, and eventually divorced. His mother made clothes for a factory wor...
Barry Sanders was a stylish running back. Quite possible the greatest in history. He played the game with dignity and poise in a time when flashiness was in. He also walked away from the game at an early age with his health intact, unlike many other athletes who participate well past their primes lo...
Flyy Girl. I young lady with the wrong idea of what having a boyfriend met. Tracy the main character raised up spoiled, finally meets her match, boys! She learns about the true meaning of the saying, "my body is a temple." this book is just great, it has love, drama, and a lesson in one. Tracy at...
Before my hand lies a bottle of "Ice Mountain" spring water. Bubbles gather along the curved edges near the rim after being tossed from hand to hand. These bubbles barely can even constitute as bubbles. A bubble floats free in the surrounding, surviving outside of its container, yet still fragile a...
