Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” – A Violent Dance/A Discourse on Violence

Minister:
We always help our friends, don’t we? It is no secret that this government has lost a lot of popularity because of you, my boy. There are some that think that in the next election we shall be out. The press has chosen to take a very unfavorable view of what we tried to do, but public opinion has a way of changing, and you, Alex— if I may call you, Alex.

Alex:
Certainly, sir. What do they call you at home?

Minister:
My name is, Frederick. As I was saying, Alex, you can be instrumental in changing the public’s verdict. So you understand, Alex? Do I make myself clear?

Alex:
As an unmuddied lake, Fred. As clear as an azure sky of deepest summer Fred.

Minister:
Good, good boy. Oh yes I understand you are fond of music. I have arranged a little
surprise for you.

Alex:
Surprise?

Minister:
One that I hope that you will like as a symbol of our new understanding. An understanding between two friends.