
I do believe that it is not a coincidence that V's signature resembles the anarchy symbol. I do think its a symbol of the movement he was trying to push England towards.
Everyone who has read V for Vendetta is well aware of his views on how society and government should work. After reading this text I can see that even though V's actions could be seen as ruthless and terroistic, he was in his own way giving "every man" the voice they deserved. He was showing the people of England that the government shouldn't always have the last say and that "every mans" liberty should be celebrated, even if that meant a little chaos. Isn't that the concept of anarchy?
The concept of anarchy is stressed through out the comic in a variety of ways. I think V would only see it appropriate to link his throughts and actions through this symbol. Isn't that the significance of symbols?. Anyone who sees it would know the whole story and concept behind it. This symbol was a quick and easy way for V to promote his movement around England.
----> this is the GREAT "V" domino trick in the movie!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPfI9oxZuEo ..and maybe one could say the action of the dominos falling could be considered a metaphor for the chaos in England.
that's interesting. i never noticed the resemblance.
ReplyDeleteThat's very insightful; good use of the Alan Moore clips on youtube! That really strengthened your blog!
ReplyDeleteHas this always been the symbol for anarchy? Is it the same symbol in England? I think your tie to the anarchy symbol is great, but we need a little more background about the symbol. How else does the symbol inform the story?
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