Though i am late i figured later is better than never to write this weeks blog. I found the ending of this book perplexing. I don't think one can change that fast. I would understand it of he was going to have a child and had to make changes for that, but wanting one is a whole different story. I believe reforming a criminal is possible but its going to be different with each criminal because not everyone of us think a like. I had no remorse for Alex through out the end had had little hope for him actually committing and doing the work it would take to change. I just don't seem him changing i would like to but if he wanted to changed i think he wouldn't have wanted to change so drastically.

Clockwork thoughts and inclass dicussion.

Today in class we spoke of things we agreed on as well as disagreed on. One thing stuck out at me and that was number 10. It said that music education and sports could help refine those who had been in trouble or such the like. I strongly agree with this. I'm a coach at Kennard Dale. I coach the cross country team (not being head coach just assistant) and I see some real aggression in some of the kids, some of them had ISS a lot and what not (Not all of them just about 3). Now they couldn't run because of penalties like that but I saw they were frustrated even more because they couldn't run. I see the good in these kids and when they run they are care free and happy, they cant wait to get out of school to run. Its therapeutic to them as to me. Though Ive been dubbed "the running Nazi" Coach Jeff said they had taken a real liking to me and run better when I'm out with them ( I don't let them curse, and if they do I make them do hell hill sprints, Ive heard they catch themselves and stop cursing even with out me around. I think its all due to the running.). A boost to my ego yes, but I like to seem them happy and if they couldn't run I ponder where would the spend their aggression and angst? I feel its a great outlet because even after they run and cool down they are mellow for the rest of the day. I would strongly agree with this indubitably. I really think that running can refine people. I believe that Alex really does regret his actions, one would have to be a cold heartless human being to not worry about such upon reflection of their actions. I believe Alex was misguided, he did make the choice to rob the old woman but never wanted to kill her, and for a brief moment when he was told he killed her there seemed a bit of remorse. Also taking a liking to the bible/ religion can possibly show some good in his character yet, though his odd thoughts and dreams of religion were strange.