In the graphic novel and film, V for vendetta there are many significant themes that are behind the plot. The themes include symbolism, corruption, and fascism.
The character V is a direct example of symbolism throughout the novel. There are many references to the letter V and the number 5. In fact, the number 5 is V in roman numerals. The saying “remember, remember, the 5th of November” is a symbol of foreshadowing what is going to eventually happen on the date November 5th.
Corruption is a fundamental theme of V for Vendetta because V sacrifices himself to destroy the dystopian society run by the corrupt government that is attempting to commit biological warfare on their own people. Ultimately, he is trying to expose the officials and empower the people to know whats happening to foment an uprising that is supposed to turn into a revolution and ultimately an overthrow of the totalitarian regime. V deliberately brings in Evie because she works for the media and has the power to manipulate the government broadcast to society to expose their wrongdoings.
The theme of fascism is found throughout the novel because currently, they are living in a totalitarian regime. V trying to overthrow the government that they are currently living under is what makes this theme so relevant to the plot. This is quite contradicting considering that in the process of attempting to over throw the totalitarian regime, V is actually applying the control aspect of totalitarianism to Evie by deliberately torturing her so that she can truly understand why it is so important that they do this and what has happened in the past which might happen to everyone if they don't succeed.
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