There's the mackerel of the cornflake for you, you dirty reader of filth and nastiness.
In Anthony Burgess's novel "A Clockwork Orange," the author employs colorful language to convey the rebellious and chaotic nature of his protagonist, Alex. The phrase "There's the mackerel of the cornflake for you" symbolizes the blending of the mundane with the grotesque, highlighting how Alex's world is filled with discord. Mackerel, often perceived as fishy and unappealing, juxtaposed with cornflakes, represents the clash between innocence and corruption.
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