V for Vendetta is about a man and his quest for revenge and to right the wrongs in his society. The story takes place in England and starts in 1997. It is a world changed by war, famine and disease. In response to these changes, the government also changes. It is a fascist dictatorship, which uses extensive means to control the people. As a result, the populace slinks into a mode of enforced contentment, making no effort to take back their freedom.
V rescues Evey from a dangerous situation and takes her under his wing. He makes it clear from the beginning what he is about, but because he speaks in riddles, rhymes and literary quotations, she does not understand. V is a man always dressed in a costume with a cloak, hat, wig and mask. He.....