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A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess portrays the problem between order in society and the freedom of individuals. The novel represents the universal values and dangers of all societies due to this fundamental conflict of choice and individualism. The freedom of individuals must be limited in order to achieve stability and order within society.
The antagonist of A Clockwork Orange is fifteen year-old Alex, a vicious boy with constant violent impulses. Alex rapes, steals, and murders because it simply feels good. This violent way of life makes him feel astoundingly alive. Alex enjoys being evil and takes pleasure in seeing blood flow, describing it as “beautiful” and “lovely.” His individuality and power gives him freedom, but only at the cost of his victims’ safety and well-being.
Natural law philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, argued that any person’s right of nature justifies violence against everybody else. Every person has the right to do whatever is necessary to ensure......

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