Alan Moore’s graphic novel ‘V for Vendetta’ (1998) was written as a means to display the author’s concerns about the notions of dystopia, fascism and an ethnically nationalistic world. In creating such a society, the author explores themes of corruption and totalitarianism, provoking readers to question their own societal standards as well as more closely examine the basis of governing bodies. The main protagonist of the story, V uses violence and intimidation to rebel against political leaders and provoke revolutionary idea, rendering him a terrorist by definition. Whilst it is true that his political purpose is pure in nature and that the majority of V’s victims have committed serious crime, not all that he does is noble and heroic as his actions are not justifiable morally or legally.
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In the destiny of the nordic race. I believe in fascism. Oh yes, I am a fascist. What of it?” Ironically, the individual who opposes such beliefs himself holds controversial principles, committing acts of terrorism as a form of rebellion. On the 16th page in issue 2 we are shown V attacking the guards in front of the gates. On the first panel of the page we are shown a close up of one of the guards face whose facial expression of wide opened eyes and an open mouth indicates surprise, shock and fear. The use of a mask becomes a symbol of V’s persona as his heroism is tainted by the hidden darkness which he encompasses. The last panel displays a high angle long shot of the two guards on the floor, bringing to light the actions of V’s murder in his attempts to achieve “justice.” Whilst V was saving Evey from the Pope, he killed citizens that were simply doing their jobs which is morally and legally
In the destiny of the nordic race. I believe in fascism. Oh yes, I am a fascist. What of it?” Ironically, the individual who opposes such beliefs himself holds controversial principles, committing acts of terrorism as a form of rebellion. On the 16th page in issue 2 we are shown V attacking the guards in front of the gates. On the first panel of the page we are shown a close up of one of the guards face whose facial expression of wide opened eyes and an open mouth indicates surprise, shock and fear. The use of a mask becomes a symbol of V’s persona as his heroism is tainted by the hidden darkness which he encompasses. The last panel displays a high angle long shot of the two guards on the floor, bringing to light the actions of V’s murder in his attempts to achieve “justice.” Whilst V was saving Evey from the Pope, he killed citizens that were simply doing their jobs which is morally and legally