e on their daily routines. “The first third of the novel is taken up with Alex’s joyful satiation of all his appetites, and as rape and murder follow assault, robbery and vandalism, we are overwhelmed by the spectacle pleasure of violence.”(Bloom, p 119) This shows Alex’s love for life, it is almost his reason to live. In 1984; “The first part of the novel is a satiric sketch of Winston’s life, and especially his job at the Ministry of Truth.”(Meyers, p 116) In Part Two, Burgess; “describes Alex’s life in prison, [after his capture by the police]” and the “Reclamation Treatment, which is called Ludovico’s Technique.”(Coale, p 86) This procedure is designed to cure a patient with the potential of violent thoughts and extremely violent behavior. “The second part begins with his first conversation with Julia, describes the progress of their love affair, Winston’s growing belief in the existence of a secret movement to overthrow Big Brother [a popular political propaganda idea of what the Oceania political system is based upon] and his contact with O’Brien [an authority figure with great power] and ends with their dramatic arrest.”(Meyers, p 116) Winston’s encounter with O’Brien and the law, is similar to the lack of hope Alex is facing in his lonely jail cell. In part Three; “the former victimizer becomes complete victim.”(Coale, p 87) Everyone Alex abused in the past, now seeks revenge on him. The final part in 1984; “describes Winston’s brainwashing and final defeat.”(Coale, p 116) Like Alex, the people Winston thought that he undermined, now, are undermining him. Both characters are victims of their own actions, and both characters are deeply affected by their preventable errors.*****5The lack of respect Alex and Winston show for their society indirectly makes them an outcast, a noti...
