Essay on V For Vendetta

The Government Norsefire party members use propaganda to retain the control over the multitudes of people living in England in the film V for Vendetta. Through this the audience is able to understand how easily a society can have ideas planted within their minds without realisation. Adam Sutler, the chancellor, abuses the power he has as a leader of a country in order to remain in the ruling party of the Government. When V explodes the Old Bailey as a symbol of hope and vengeance, Sutler orders for the news to report the destruction as an “emergency demolition.” he asks for Prothero, a leading Television show host, to talk about “the dangers of these old buildings” to keep the masses uninformed about the actual happenings in their own country.

The film 'V for Vendetta' directed by James McTeigue addresses the idea of governmental authority and control in our society. One key scene where this is portrayed is in the opening, where Evey goes out to visit Gordon Deitrich after curfew. The futuristic landscape of a totalitarian England is displayed here, where the oppressive party in power have created a culture of fear to ensure the conformity of the citizens. However, in contrast, the final scene of the film where a crowd converges to watch Parliament blow up, illustrates a further idea. That when united, it is the people who have the power to change their society, through rebellion and political uprising.

Guy Fawkes, who also went by Guido, was a Spanish soldier who, along with his accomplices, spent many months planning the Gunpowder plot, a plan to blow King James I of England up with 36 barrels of Gun Powder. Their plans were ruined when Guy was caught Lurking in the cellar under the House of the Lord, where the barrels were located. In celebration of the failed plot, Londoners lit bonfires and fireworks, which became a yearly tradition, even to this day. This Gunpowder Plot was a result in Guy’s dislike to King James I. Guy fought against Protestant rebels, and even petitioned Spain’s King to help rebel King James I. Guy was a strong believer in the fact that King James I would try to drive out his Catholic subjects. He was once known as

Due to investigation by Robert Cecil, He captured, tortured, and forced signed confession from Guy Fawkes for his involvement in the plot. Some of the conspirators, including Catesby and several others, died in fight at Essex House, England while the rest of the conspirators involved faced brutal tortures and executions. Overtime, Robert Catesby name became infamous than his counterpart Guy Fawkes, overshadowing the articulate plot designed by Catesby. The truth is that Guy Fawkes nothing to do with the concoction of the Gunpowder Plot.4 Guy Fawkes’s name is synonymous with the Gunpowder Plot, however he is not the mastermind of the Plot. By Evaluating previous literature and documents, the real mastermind of the Gunpowder Plot was indeed Robert Catesby due to his motivations, strategic input, and sequential credit years after the plot unfold. Robert Gatsby's motivations came about due to the reign of Elizabeth I and the subquantial takeover by James

Guy Fawkes, also known as Guido Fawkes is mostly remembered for his affiliation with the terrorist attack against King James I. (Kings and Queens. New York). Born during the Renaissance period on April 13, 1570 in Stonegate, England, he was the only son and second child of Edward Fawkes and Edith Jackson. (“Guy Fawkes.” Gale Biography in Context.) He was known by his acquaintances for his loyalty and courage and know he is remembered in Europe for treason and his failure to execute the gunpowder plot to blow up Britain’s House of Parliament on Nov 5, 1605. (“Guy Fawkes.” Encyclopedia of World Biography).

“V for Vendetta” is about a man, out to seek revenge and his desire to right the wrongs in his society. The story takes place in England, in 1997. In 1992 a fascist leader took over. In response to these changes the government changed too. The fascists dictatorship used all extensive means to control the people.

He is able to commence the revolution and gather thousands of supporters because he brings to their attention the ways in which they have been manipulated and controlled by the party. V first captivated the public when he overtook a news station and addressed the nation of all the issues they faced against the parliament. He spoke eloquently and engaged the audience when he pointed out, “Where once you had freedom to object to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting submission.” He then asked the public to join him a year later on November the 5th to overtake parliament. The Nosefire party was terrified because they thought all their enemies had been silenced. V represents the voice of those who had been killed in the past and those who were blind to the government’s treacherous acts. V speaks for those who have been silenced and fights for their freedom and they rally behind him proudly. In the background of the image is Britain’s skyline, including the Big Ben that V explodes in the final scene (hence, the fireworks). V puts a show for the public to symbolize an end of an era of

Avatar teaches that in the struggle to heal the world, birds, animals and vegetation they could easily become our collective allies if we view them as part of our beloved community (Adorno, 2002). It's the utmost high time to figure out how to overturn despair, fright into power and become international co-creators by taking care of our own. In the other hand V for Vendetta hero is the character of V who acts on behalf of others, and in this case, he acts on behalf of all the citizens of Britain who were living in oppression. People in the film of V for Vendetta had a curfew in which they couldn't be out at a particular time in the street. V sacrifices himself for the cause of other to destroy the totalitarian government in a dystopian society of London. People were afraid to express themselves because the fascist police were always watching everyone and people was afraid of being sent to concentration camps and punishing unfairly. V is seen as a hero from the very first start of the film when he saved Evey from a fascist police group who was about to rape the poor girl. Overall V is always risking his life for the benefit of

The film V for Vendetta, illustrates the history of Guy Fawkes’s bulletproof idea, which contributes to the good of the people. In the year of

Set in late twentieth century United Kingdom, V for Vendetta highlights the subsequent devastation result of an overly powered government. Much like Rousseau’s claim of Man being “everywhere in chains,” the citizens in V for Vendetta are restrained in nearly every aspect of life. They are chained by the surveillance that watches over them, by the jobs they are and are not allowed to have, and by the places they are not allowed to go. We can observe how political power has negatively shaped this fictional dystopia, either by the eerie pedophilic nature of people in power, or by the nonchalant acts of sexual assault and undeserved homicide that seemingly take place constantly. These actions are justified by the government as means to protect the people’s freedom, similar to the same reason why Hobbes claims a government is essential. However, a reaction of these poor living conditions not considered by Rousseau is a rebellion. Rousseau’s belief of people in an overly controlling government is that they would willingly accept the control in respect of their security. The main character “V” in V for Vendetta, refutes this idea. Wearing the previously mention Guy Fawkes as a mask, V is making a symbolic statement on his view of government control. By imitating the very person who attacked parliament nearly four hundred years ago, V is successfully showing his hatred of government in a violent and destructive way. These calculated attacks refer back to Hobbes’ belief of every person being equal. Though this rebellion would clearly result in execution, V is choosing to be free, and is forcing his fellow citizens to be free as

V for Vendetta, associated with DC Comics, sets the film in England; during the Norsefire regime. During this oppressive regime ruled by Adam Sutler, people who were homosexual and practice religions other than Christianity were directed to concentration camps. V, being thrown in the concentration camp, was tortured and experimented. Consumed by his vengeance, V becomes an anarchist and believes that “the only verdict is vengeance.” By wearing the mask of Guy Fawkes, V seeks to get vengeance on those who have done him immoral and free England from the Norsefire regime to point out that, “people should not be afraid of their governments, governments should be afraid of their people”.

“Remember, remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.” This inspirational quote made by V in V for Vendetta, originates from Guy Fawkes plot to blow up the British Parliament building and, in an act of protest, assassinate King James I and return a Catholic monarch to the British throne. In the UK today, November 5th is celebrated as Guy Fawkes Day, and is the equality to the US Halloween. Guy Fawkes effigies are hung and burned, just as Americans hang scarecrows and other scary idols. However, there is one main difference between the two, one is a political holiday and the other a day of scares.

Guy Fawkes did not stop with his death. He has a legacy that lives on to the present day. At first he was seen as a terrorist with a horrid cause. As time has unfolded the view of what Guy Fawkes did has evolved from terrorist to hero. On November 5, 1605, the people of England were encouraged to celebrate the King being saved from assassination by lighting bonfires in honor. As time has progressed the bonfire has began to be called Bonfire Night where they make a dummy of Guy Fawkes and light it on fire as the same time that fireworks go off (Adams

Philip James Bailey captures the essence that, “Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade” (Bailey 213). It is definitely easy for us to recall Baileys judicious argument between him and his hearers. We are what we can call ourselves a little animalistic. We realistically savor each valuable moment within a fight. For instance, we have this parade that allows us to enjoy our fifteen minutes of fame, just for doing well in the fight. The time has come to tell whether Guy Fawkes actions during the Gunpowder Plot was successful and proved his fault on his own regards, or if his vengeance caused him his life.

According to the words of Mr. Turner, he said “All my time not devoted to my master’s service was spent either in prayer, or in making experiments in casting different things in moulds made of earth, in attempting to make paper, gunpowder, and many other experiments, that, although I could not perfect, yet convinced me of its practicability if I had the means” (Nat 1) voiced by Nat Turner. The disparity amongst Mr. Turner and Guy Fawke is that one is enslaved while being overlooked by their master, and the other man is a freedman doing whatever means it means to overlook his king. But the comparison between the two is that they both share a hate for the people in (above the authority?) higher authority because of the justice that is not being served to them. On the other hand, Guy Fawke indicated that his words were worthless unless he did not put his words to action and execute. Without doubt, Guy Fawkes actions had visually demonstrated an act of treason by an unabridged fail.