A CLOCKWORK ORANGE - analysis of hidden abuse themes - by Rob Ager

Stanley Kubrick encoded a new theme in his version of A Clockwork Orange. In the film Alex is a victim of sexual and parental abuse rather than being a born criminal. This video explains the evidence in support of the theme. To learn more about the hidden narrative of A Clockwork Orange and the work of Stanley Kubrick, see my other videos or visit http://www.collativelearning.com.

Written and narrated by Rob Ager


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• clockwork
• orange
• stanley
• kubrick
• good
• loving
• parents
• abuse
• rob
• ager
• film
• analysis

[forrestcrow]

A terrible analysis. Creative thinkers do not think in the way you do. Burgess and Kubrick would laugh off this analysis. A Clockwork Orange is a dark comedy about the violent nature of humanity, the question of whether or not a person can be good if they cannot commit evil and the relationship between the individual and authority. It is not about the pseudo-psychological mumbo jumbo stated here.

[robag88]

@forrestcrow Are you a moron? I am a creative thinker. I've written produced directed and edited three half hour shorts and a feature and I used to be a graphic artist. I know that some artists, including myself, do work on these kinds of complex levels. The video provides plenty of background production info and comparisons with the book, as well as study of the detailed direction in the film itself, to establish the point ... hence the ratings.

[forrestcrow]

@robag88 I'd bet my last dollar that Kubrick did not mean to allude to child abuse at the hands of Alex's parents. It seems abundantly clear that Alex's parents are not abusive but willfully ignorant (the father) and oblivious (the mother). As well, due to their timid nature, incapable of disciplining him. Quite a different direction. I'm sorry, but a lot of the logic behind this analysis is akin to the symbol seeking logic of typical conspiracy theories: finding patterns where there are none.

[robag88]

@forrestcrow You'd lose that dollar because you wouldn't be able to explain why Kubrick took a non-sexual scene in the book, transferred it into the bedroom and had the guy physically fondle Alex and grab his genitals on his own parents' bed. You are aware aren't you that film makers use subliminals - Hitchcock, Lynch, Cronenberg etc? Kubrick often altered the meanings of novels when translating them into film. And no, "conspiracy theory" accusations don't support your position.

[StanleyKu]

Very well done! Certainly more impressive than the guy who thinks he's seeing "subliminal bears" in The Shining.

[robag88]

@StanleyKu Guys like that make it that little harder for the serious SK researchers :)

[yassau]

Fuck man!!! You are incredible!

The position of the dolls and Alex on his parents bed is fantastic. And the fight with the lady too!

Shit man! How many times did you see the movie???

[theomen84]

Kubrick actually changed the cat lady to a younger, stronger woman because he felt if Alex murdered a helpless old woman the audience would be completely unsympathetic of him later in the film.

[hexwarp]

@robag88 yes, I believe the word you are looking for is a concept called "Mise En Scene". You're analysis has been very interesting.

[blackbtty123]

Alex's father barely speaks to Alex during the movie. Alex's mother is a pushover. She doesn't stand her ground on any issue. The parental relationship is neglectful at best. As I said, parental abuse can't be ruled out. The mother acts the way many battered wives act so I can see physical abuse happening there. So, possible parental sexual abuse and almost certain molestation by Deltoid.

[blackbtty123]

Maybe what I'm trying to get at is thatparental abuse is certainly a possibility, but it could just be neglect. Perhaps Alex was abused by somebody else (an uncle or family friend) and became a problem child because of that. The parents called on Mr. Deltoid to get help for Alex or Deltoid was assigned to Alex's case by the government after getting in trouble with the law as a juvenileand Deltoid takes advantage of his position to molest Alex.

[blackbtty123]

I can see where parental sexual abuse comes in to play. What isn't mentioned is that Deltoid himself may be involved in. abuse as well. There's obviously a history between Alex and Mr. Deltoid previous to the story. The overtly sexual way in which Deltoid touches Alex (even before the crotch grab) suggests Deltoid has fine this to Alex before. If he's treating Alex like this, he's certainly doing this to other children.

[GrahamAlpha]

For me, the false teeth in the glass are an archetype representing the 'average working class life'. When the social worker asks 'what is wrong with you?', he gets his answer, lol. It's very cool actualy, the social conditioning and subsequent repression of Alex's natural desire's are the problem. While also causing a lack of understanding or acceptance which compound the problem further.

[GrahamAlpha]

I realy enjoy your videos and I would like to see your latest film. Keep up the good work man, it is greatly appreciated. Thanks 

[WormYourHonor64]

Is the bust of Beethoven?

[preston9019]

@forrestcrow You are a stupid mother fucker. Have you even seen the movie?