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    The feature film V for Vendetta challenges values and attitudes of the mainstream population of the western world. The key concept behind the feature film is the act of terrorism; the justification of whether proactive violence. V is a terrorist. He blows up populated buildings‚ undoubtedly killing dozens if not hundreds of civilians. He refuses to accept anyone else’s point of view; he fanatically believes his view is the only way to see things. He murders‚ not just cold-bloodedly‚ but also deliberately

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    V for Vendetta takes place in a post-nuclear terrene‚ Great Britain has appeared as a Fascist state. When a young girl named Evey is rescued by an unknown masked man‚ she is pulled into his mission to fight back and overthrow the government. There are various themes throughout the entire comic but there is only one theme for me that comes to mind‚ which would be terrorism. Regarding the theme of terrorism‚ one of the tropes that goes with it would be masks. On page 3 of the comic‚ you see V putting

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    V For Vendetta – Great Film but C For Confusing… When I first saw the movie ‘V for Vendetta’ (2006 James McTeigue) I didn’t know anything about it at all. Despite the very complex and confusing story line though‚ it was a very enjoyable and engrossing film. This Sci-Fi Action film is set in the near future in London and is about a terrorist‚ V (Hugo Weaving)‚ who with the help of his friend Evey (Natalie Portman) plans to blow up Parliament‚ just like his hero‚ Guy Fawkes. V has many similarities

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    Lissa Gallucci Writing and Rhetoric Amy Bertken 20 February 2012 Short Essay Two: V for Vendetta Every person has his or her own unique story. The series of events that occur in an individual’s life help shape the person they are and help them figure out who they want to become in the future. In the graphic novel‚ V For Vendetta‚ by Alan Moore and David Lloyd‚ the character‚ V‚ recognizes the importance of overcoming one’s past in order to make positive changes and accomplish what they truly

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    V for Vendetta History has a tendency to repeat itself.  One of humanity’s most popular ways of getting its point across is through violence.  When words are no longer enough to argue a point‚ human casualties not only directly solve the problem‚ but symbolically send a message to all those affected as well.  Just as the American colonies fought against the British for Freedom when their voice was no longer heard‚ and just as the Islamic extremists used terrorism to send an evil message to America

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    Comparative Essay Assignment 1984 And V for Vendetta George Washington once said‚ “Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” George Orwell’s satirical novel 1984 is based on the life of Party member Winston Smith‚ a free thinker‚ and his battle to restore humanity that has been snatched from the residents of Oceani0a since the totalitarian rule of Big Brother. V for Vendetta‚ a satirical film directed by James McTeigue

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    Graphic Novel “V for Vendetta” Close to the novel 1984 Which colors are associated to the 3 main characters? V: red white black Evey: Orange Finch: grey Themes: vendetta freedom the man behind the mask. Is V good? There is no good and bad in this story‚ it just right and wrong. How is terrorism justified? How is tourism justified? What are the danger of democracy and dictatorship? V‚ meaningful All the chapters’ titles are beginning Being free or nothing Chasing freedom

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    Joshua Teixeira Mr. Reinhardt Cold War Era and Film 12 January 2015 Neoconservatism in V for Vendetta In the film‚ V for Vendetta director James McTeigue adapted a popular nineties graphic novel to be relevant to America in 2006. McTeigue interpreted the novel’s fascist government to be not unlike America’s neoconservative government during the height of the Bush administration; the torture‚ wire taps‚ fear mongering and press censorship of the novel’s rightist government were evident in some amount

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    Film Review: V for Vendetta “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.” Based on the comics of the same name‚ V for Vendetta is a mind-opening feature film from 2005 that alters our perception towards how much freedom we‚ as citizens‚ really hold. The masterpiece itself serves as a refreshing cinematic experience amongst the repetitive action films made today that serve no meaning and hold no passion. James McTeigue was the hard-working man

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    1984 Vs. V for Vendetta

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    there are that make up the government. The ruling powers numbers are small and limited. A community’s numbers are vast‚ huge and limitless. People shouldn’t fear their government. Government should fear their people. 1984 by George Orwell and V for Vendetta are from two completely different forms of entertainment‚ created in completely different circumstances but have so much in common‚ particularly displaying the effects when people really do fear their government. The result‚ a misanthropic and

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