One disturbing question.
Did the author's wife die directly as a result of rape or was she murdered during the act by one of the droogs from the gang? Basically, as disturbing as it is, how and why did she die? Anyone know, thanks.
shareShe probably died from pneumonia, as was alluded to by her husband as he spoke of what the doctors told him. His rejection of that explanation was apparent, but that bit of exposition was clearly offered as an explanation for the viewer.
shareWas pneumonia caused by the act of violence against her?
shareCould that female victim perhaps also have contacted STD during the act, maybe even without, at the time at least (even though the film is set in the future, possibly 1995 or so), the doctors knowing it.
P.S. In some ways, the film also, unintentionally perhaps, makes an interesting comment on how, perhaps, the issues of rape and sexual abuse may have been treated somewhat differently than they are today. For one, notice how one of the people there says "sex and violence" but why not call that act what it is? Even though the word was mentioned at least once.
In the real world it's possible. But as it's presented in this film, in context, I think we're supposed to understand that it was unrelated. Why do I think this? Well, the later half of the film appears to show the pendulum swing the other way on not only who becomes the victim, but as a commentary on those (institutions as well as individuals) who commit violent acts.
Ultimately it's up to the viewer to decide, or remain undecided, but over the years that's where repeat viewings have taken me.