In a Clockwork Orange, Alex is punished for his acts of violence by being subjected to visual and audio stimuli that not only turns him into an "upstanding citizen," but leaves him completely defenseless. The tables have been turned, and Alex is now the victim of the crimes he once perpetuated. This unintended circumstance is rectified, at film's end, allowing Alex to regain his criminal past. Thus, the question of what to do when Alex's "treatment" is seen as less than human is asked and answered, in such a controversial way. This Stanley Kubrick film ranks high on my list of cinematic enjoyments.