"What we were after now was the old surprise visit. That was a real kick and good for laughs and lashings of the old ultraviolent"
Name: Alex DeLarge
Played By: Malcolm McDowellBuild: Skinny, Spindly
Personality: Violent, deranged and mad
Relationships with other characters: Alex DeLarge's relationship with other characters in this film are incredibly hostile. He has a terrible relationship with his parents and with the community, both of whom he enjoys terrorizing and intimidating. The only real relationship he had with other characters was with his 'droogs', and even them he betrayed and attacked when he felt his leadership had been threatened.
What makes them a great character?: The character created a lot of controversy when the film was first released due to the violent and mentally deranged actions displayed, meaning the film ended up banned in many countries and this character was a huge step forward in the amount of violence occurring in films. It is interesting as an observer looking into this film to explore the mind and beliefs of the young character whom I feel everybody can agree is an awful human being, and it is strange to wonder how we actually find ourselves feeling sorry for the man when he is being 'treated' into becoming a changed person.
Most iconic moment: The horrible and almost slightly ridiculous rendition of 'Singin' in the Rain' performed whilst he and his droogs were invading somebody's home.
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