Is Alex Delarge Evil

A few of Alex’s crimes in the novel that aren’t depicted in the film include him getting two 10 year old girls drunk and then subjecting them to rape. … Alex is still evil, but is now harmless because he can’t act on any of his impulses without hurting himself.

How old is Alex DeLarge?

Alex is 15 years old by the beginning of the book and 17 by the end of it. However, to minimize controversy, his age started from 17 and ended at 19 in the film.

What does Alex represent in A Clockwork Orange?

In the world of the novel, youth violence is a major social problem, and Alex represents a typical—though highly successful—teenager. He dresses in the “heighth of fashion,” frequents all of the popular hangouts, and is the undisputed leader of his gang.