Primary Characters in V for Vendetta
V - The Masked Revolutionary
V stands as the enigmatic protagonist whose true identity remains deliberately concealed throughout the narrative. Wearing his iconic Guy Fawkes mask, V represents both a physical character and a powerful ideological symbol.
NoteThe mask itself becomes an extension of V's character, representing the idea that beneath the facade of identity lies something more meaningful - the power of ideas themselves.
Key characteristics of V:
- Exceptional intelligence and cultural sophistication
- Master strategist and skilled combatant
- Deep appreciation for art, literature, and music
- Traumatic past as a victim of medical experimentation at Larkhill
- Morally ambiguous methods despite noble intentions
"Artists use lies to tell the truth, while politicians use them to cover the truth up."Example
V's complex character is demonstrated in his elaborate revenge plot against Lewis Prothero, where he doesn't simply kill his former tormentor but creates an elaborate psychological torture involving the man's prized doll collection - showing both his theatrical nature and his capacity for calculated cruelty.
Evey Hammond
Evey serves as both deuteragonist and audience surrogate, evolving from a naive young woman to V's ideological heir throughout the narrative.
Character development stages:
- Initial vulnerability and innocence
- Traumatic transformation through V's orchestrated imprisonment
- Emergence as a stronger, more politically aware individual
- Final acceptance of V's mantle
