V for Vendetta: Analysis of the Theme “We are told to remember the idea‚ not the man‚ because man can fail. He can be caught‚ he can be killed and forgotten” (Robinson‚ The Idea and the Man). This terse quote was reverberated in the 2006 action thriller film V for Vendetta. A movie about rising against an oppressive government‚ it was directed by James McTeigue and was originally a short comic book series written by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. This quotes significance however‚ encapsulates the
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the movie V for Vendetta is that‚ “V for Vendetta” takes place in a futuristic‚ totalitarian Great Britain that is filled with torture cells‚ unfair punishments‚ and prejudice against minorities. However in the mist of all this chaos‚ one man known only by the name V dares to stand up to the government and is labeled as a terrorist. One night V rescues a mild young woman called Evey Hammond and an unlikely bond between the two emerges which results with Evey becoming Vs ally. But though V may be charismatic
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and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta‚ held as a votive‚ not in vain‚ for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily‚ this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose so let me simply add that it’s my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V” (V for Vendetta). Poetic and heroic is the hero of this epic. What is an epic? An epic is usually a long narrative on an immense
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recognizing our government’s hypocrisy and lies; the problem is that we’re too willing to put up with it. The problem isn’t opening our eyes to the truth‚ it’s getting us to do something about it. The powerfully symbolic film V for Vendetta uses the voice of one anarchist‚ V‚ to influence thousands of people into standing together against their fascist government and fight for freedom. Although set in England‚ the film appeals to American viewers by reflecting similar policies now carried out by the
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How fear is portrayed in the film V for Vendetta Peering out the top window‚ you would see them coming. Five men dressed in black from head to toe. Carrying huge clubs and guns. First you’d hear it‚ the CRASH and THUMP of the door as it was knocked violently to the ground. “Search the house!” The leader of the five would hiss. Thick steel boots would tramp up the stairs and into your room. You would be sick with fear‚ Frozen to the spot. The other men would silently move into place behind their
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V for Vendetta March 8th 2012 Locke’s theory was that man is by nature a social animal. In the state of nature men mostly kept their promises and honoured their obligations‚ and though insecure‚ it was mostly peaceful‚ good and pleasant. Humans know the difference between right and wrong‚ and are capable of knowing what is lawful and unlawful well enough to resolve conflicts. They are capable of telling the difference of whats theirs and what belongs someone else. Regrettably they do not always
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Jake Sabin Mr. Kantor English IV 6 September 2012 V for Vendetta VS. 1984 “V for Vendetta” and “1984” have very similar plots and set ups but they also have very important differences. Both the film and the book are based on totalitarian societies in which the government attempts to control as much of the peoples lives as possible. Also in both the book and film the protagonists realize that they are being manipulated and that they no longer want to live this way. One of the important differences
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V for Vendetta Essay V The main character in the movie V for Vendetta is simply named V. His name is partly used as a symbol for the roman number five. Through his rebellion actions he became a revolutionary figure for the population in England. The city of London‚ the set of the movie‚ is supposed to be playing during 1980-1990‚ led by a fascist party. The original V for Vendetta story is a ten-issue comic book series and subsequently made into a movie in 2006. Comparing the movie with the original
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REVOLT The movie “ V for Vendetta” has many thought provoking words and quotes throughout it. This film directed by James Mc Teigue and produced by the Wachowski brothers is a thriller that captures the idea of a dystopian society. Joshua Tyler from Cinema Blend.com touches on a number of these topics in his review. In my opinion this movie is dark‚ yet enlightening at the same time. This film digs beneath the surface to reveal the psychological factors‚ particularly our own fears
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James McTeigue’s V for Vendetta proposes the idea that violence can be both oppressor and liberator. England’s fascist regime‚ Norsefire‚ terrorises its citizens into conformity‚ whereas protagonist V uses the same principles of terror to establish freedom. The films metaphoric reference to historical people and events provides us with a key comparison tool. Through the use of camera work‚ dialogue and symbolism viewers are able to better understand this bizarre ideology. Camera work allows us
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