V For Vendetta Totalitarianism Analysis

Dystopia is a world in which everything is bad and is typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one. The term totalitarian illustrates an over dominating government system that has the authority to operate citizens lives and undertakes every decision by themselves. This type of government is generally controlled by one all-powerful figure that has no opposing parties. A totalitarian government is closed-minded and controls the whole city/ country/ place. This particular regime doesn’t co-operate with any actions, which are against the government’s decisions and views. V for Vendetta is based on the science fiction book called Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, which was published in 1968. The novel is based in a post-apocalyptic

One symbol, which is constantly shown to the viewers, is the V within a circle symbol in red. This symbol is shown multiple times signifying its importance in the film. It is the symbol of the character V and later on of his revolution. It begins to appear more as the film progresses illustrating how the rebellion is getting stronger and people begin to believe in what it stands for. It stands for people rebelling against controlling governments and letting go of all fear. It symbolizes the theme of rebellion in V for vendetta. It shows that if enough people believe in a symbol than it becomes a force. This is reflected in society today with people fighting for their flag, or ideal. A symbol can be used to challenge a totalitarian government. In the logo the V is surrounded by a circle symbolizing how the revolution began with V but has everyone around him. The color is red which symbolizes love, danger, anger and revenge. Furthermore if the symbol were turned over it would appear as the symbol of anarchy, this also represents all the actions he has taken with his party. He is also emphasizing the fact that there is no peace without