🎵Alex's conditioning causes him to become physically ill when listening to classical music.
📚Alex turns to books for comfort but is further disillusioned by the violent stories they contain.
😔Alex's despair and longing for escape are evident as he contemplates suicide.
📖The encounter with the old man and the geometrical drawings trigger a moment of hope for Alex, but it is short-lived.
🤼Alex's past actions come back to haunt him as he is recognized and attacked by an old man and his companions.
Why does classical music make Alex feel sick?
—Alex has been conditioned to associate classical music with physical discomfort as part of his punishment.
What does Alex find in books that disappoints him?
—Alex finds that the violent stories in the books mirror the violence he has committed, further fueling his despair.
Why does Alex contemplate suicide?
—Alex feels overwhelmed by the loss of his identity, his place in society, and the rejection he faces from others.
What triggers a moment of hope for Alex?
—A magazine with geometrical drawings reminds Alex of a time when he had a sense of purpose and creativity, offering a brief glimpse of hope.
Why is Alex attacked by the old man and others?
—Alex's past actions as a member of a gang, including the assault on the old man, are remembered and resented by those he harmed.
00:01Part 3 Chapter 2 begins with Alex entering a record shop and experiencing the physical effects of his conditioning to classical music.
00:22Alex seeks solace in a milk bar and contemplates suicide as he feels overwhelmed by despair.
01:00In the library, Alex is confronted by the violent imagery in books and finds no comfort in religious texts either.
01:30A magazine with geometrical drawings sparks a moment of hope for Alex, but it is quickly shattered when he is recognized.
01:59Alex is attacked by a group of old men who remember his past actions and see him as a symbol of their grievances.
