Our subject is, you see, impelled towards the good by, paradoxically, being impelled towards evil. The intention to act violently is accompanied by strong feelings of physical distress. To counter these the subject has to switch to a diametrically opposed attitude.
In Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange," the author explores the complex motivations behind human behavior, suggesting that the drive towards good is often intertwined with a pull towards evil. This paradox illustrates that the impulse to commit violent acts can create significant internal distress, forcing individuals to confront their darker instincts.
As a response to these intense feelings, individuals may find the need to adopt a completely opposite mindset, embracing goodness as a means of counteracting the violence they feel tempted to commit. This dynamic highlights the struggle between conflicting moral urges and the transformative power of choice in shaping one's actions and character.
