V for Vendetta: A Study in Totalitarianism
Characte
rs
V
Lewis Prothero: “The voice
of London”
Finch and Dominic: Police
investigators
Creedy: Head of the
Fingermen, the secret
police.
Dietrich: Entertainer/Host of
a variety show on the BTN.
Evey Hammond: works for
the BTN.
Chancellor Adam Sutler: He
is the head of the
totalitarian government.
Vocabulary
Curfew
An order that one must be at home at a certain
time
Censorship
Censorship is the removal or withholding of
information from the public by a controlling
group or body
Propaganda
Propaganda is a type of message that tries to
influence the opinions or behavior of people
Riots
Riots occur when crowds or even small groups
of people gather to commit acts of violence and
property damage
Torture
Hurting someone mentally or physically to get
information
Banned
Not allowed
Thinking Questions:
The movie talks a lot about the power of ideas. Are ideas powerful? Why or why not?
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What is the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist?
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Is V a terrorist or a freedom fighter? Explain why you feel the way you do.
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People shouldn’t be afraid of their governments; governments should be afraid of their people.
What does this statement mean? Do you agree?
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Can blowing up a building change the world? Explain
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