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Show of hands -- how many of you have seen V for Vendetta?

It's one of my favorite movies, not because of what it stands for or because of the power within the words, but because of V himself.

Why?

I'll tell you.

V

1. Sometimes evil has to be defined

In the beginning of V for Vendetta, it's hard to tell what exactly is going on. In many ways, it's difficult to see the good through all the evil. That's what makes the story interesting. There's not a whole lot of good going on -- really, it's a little like evil fighting worse.

In those cases, we have to define what we mean to be evil. Who's really evil in the story?--V, or the government he's fighting against?

If you've seen the movie (or read the comic book), then you have your answer.

2. Sometimes it takes a bad guy to show everyone what's really right

Sutler is the real evil of the story, but most people seem to have submitted themselves to the notion that his way is right, that it's the only way. There's fear in the world, sure, but how could it be any other way?

Enter, the terrorist--V.

He's the bad guy to them, but through his actions, maybe she shows some of them what's really right. Maybe their eyes start to be opened to the truth, maybe they gain some courage through seeing him fighting against Sutler.

3. Sometimes a man who's projected as a villain is actually the hero of the story

In some stories, it's difficult to tell who the real villain is, and who's the hero. V for Vendetta is that way because V, the villain, the terrorist, is one of the heroes. He might be a little crazy in the way he's going about things, but he's doing what's right. He's teaching people the light, in his own insane way.

And sometimes it takes a villain to do that, because a real hero wouldn't have the guts to do it.


What other stories can you think of that are this way? Leave your answers in the comments!

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{Rani Divine}