A Clockwork Orange - Interrogation Scene

I feel it is this scene were we finally take allegiance to Alex, such that it is this scene were we see a switch from the rest of the film. We see Alex positioned vulnerable, yet notice how he is depicted as a young innocent boy; juxtaposed by the ‘protectors of citizens’ figures (teacher and police officers) who act violently towards Alex. Straight away we are encouraged to see Alex as a protagonist, and somebody who is being mistreated, through the use of POV shots and high angle shots, which ultimately allow us to take allegiance to Alex. This is achieved as in this scene, Alex is depicted as the character we have aligned with up until this point, the character we do not associate with crimes or violence, therefore when we see him being brutally treated we feel sorry for him initially. However, the use of the POV shots, encourage us to adopt Alex’s view and identify with him, further the fact we see through a POV of the teacher looking at us the audience, allows us to share the feelings of Alex, whereby we feel we are being addressed as well as Alex and can empathise with him; ultimately this scene drives a connection towards the character Alex, and allegiance takes place. Along with his, the high angle shots make him seen vulnerable, and a victim, which further positions him as somebody who is being mistreated, and not the ultra violent crime committing character he has been throughout the film, but the other half of his persona we have aligned with.