Symbols and Tropes
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven PathétiqueAlex is a murderer and rapist who likes…Beethoven. And he doesn't just like Beethoven; he reveres him. Alex is on a first-name basis with the composer, calling him "Ludwig va...
The Ludovico Technique
Eyes Wide OpenThe film's iconic image is Alex strapped to a chair, eyelids held open, being forced to watch snuff films. Yeesh.The scene is made to be as barbaric as possible to convince the audien...
Erotic Art
Artsy Fartsy In this version of the future, people hang sexually explicit art on their walls in the same casual way you might hang a still life or inspirational cat poster on your walls today. Alex...
Milk
It Does a Body BadAlex and his droogs hang out at the Korova milk bar. Milk seems so wholesome, right?Wrong.This milk has names like "Moloko Vellocet" and "Moloko Synthemesc," which demonstrate two...