A Clockwork Orange Quote Analysis

Here Alex is showing his distance from the government and their laws. He wants to make a name for himself but not because of what someone tells him to do for their reasons. Alex does not feel that the government has any right to what he does and how he feels. By saying this Alex is only showing more defiance towards the government and the way of life that he has left. The cuss words bleeped out show that he feels very strongly about this, he gets not angry but more upset when he says this. That shows his passion and feeling towards this area. The first part of this quote shows that Alex thinks his parents care too much. He says the "tyranny of their conditional love," in a way that implies he wants to escape that tyranny and hypocrisy. This is used as an explain of nonconformity because in the end Chris rebelled and did not give in to his parents ways and wishes. …show more content…
Here Chris is saying that he is realizing that he needs to rely on himself. By using the example of your hands, feet and head he is showing that he knows his future is up to him and the choices he makes. The second part of his statement is about self-control which relates to self-reliance in many ways. One being to have have self-control, not to do something or contain what you do, you must rely on your ability to do this. In both areas Chris is showing great self-reliance as he goes into the wild. Chris is explaining that his parents had continuously offered to buy him a new car but he has refused. He has been everywhere with this car and does not see the need for a new one, especially from his parents. This can also relate to not wanting material things, he only needs the minimum amount and doesn't want the coolest or newest thing. He is fine with the car he has even if it is not fancy, showing great