A Clockwork Orange (novel)

*A Clockwork Orange* by Anthony Burgess is a dystopian novel exploring free will and moral choice. It follows Alex, a young delinquent who indulges in violence and reverts to a society that seeks to reform him through psychological conditioning. The story examines how forced behavior modification strips away personal autonomy, raising questions about the ethical limits of state control. Burgess’s inventive language and themes challenge readers to consider the importance of individual freedom versus societal order, making it both a provocative satire and a meditation on human nature.