In today’s society, there are many events being influenced by classical works. These influences can be seen in movies, artwork, tv shows, etc.; for example, Henry David Thoreau, one who celebrated civil disobedience, could be compared to Britain-famous V for Vendetta, which focused on the importance of civil disobedience in a corrupt society. In the Brit-film, there are many scenes that can be related to Thoreau and the viewpoints he carried out throughout his life. Because of this example, V for Vendetta clearly reveals an influence from Henry David Thoreau. The influence is most notable in the film’s theme; in regards to the impact civil disobedience can have on a society.
Henry David Thoreau was a mid-nineteenth century transcendentalist writer that is considered “one of the greatest writers America has ever produced” (Walden). Thoreau was born in a time of civil rights movements; this allowed him to blossom among his surroundings and personal encounters. He was fascinated by his experiences and quickly made his anti-oppression beliefs known, as this was his theme in most of his Canonical classics. His perspective toward civil obedience/disobedience can be easily viewed in his Resistance to Civil Government that was published in 1849, since published as Civil Disobedience. Although this transcendentalist work was not as popular as some of his others, like Walden, Resistance to Civil Government has had a …show more content…
In V for Vendetta, “citizens are restricted on what can be public,” regarding news and entertainment. The government is selective on what it publicizes on news stations, by hiding any negative thing they take part in. By following V and supporting his actions, the society takes back their government and rids their lives from previous corruption. This film exemplifies the impact a civil disobedient society can have on such a corrupt, socially fraught, and cruel
Henry David Thoreau was a mid-nineteenth century transcendentalist writer that is considered “one of the greatest writers America has ever produced” (Walden). Thoreau was born in a time of civil rights movements; this allowed him to blossom among his surroundings and personal encounters. He was fascinated by his experiences and quickly made his anti-oppression beliefs known, as this was his theme in most of his Canonical classics. His perspective toward civil obedience/disobedience can be easily viewed in his Resistance to Civil Government that was published in 1849, since published as Civil Disobedience. Although this transcendentalist work was not as popular as some of his others, like Walden, Resistance to Civil Government has had a …show more content…
In V for Vendetta, “citizens are restricted on what can be public,” regarding news and entertainment. The government is selective on what it publicizes on news stations, by hiding any negative thing they take part in. By following V and supporting his actions, the society takes back their government and rids their lives from previous corruption. This film exemplifies the impact a civil disobedient society can have on such a corrupt, socially fraught, and cruel