For the Love of Justice, Fate, and Anarchy

*disclaimer*: This is a cumulative response to the first two readings because, as it turns out, I found myself unable to put the book down.. It's just that good. Sorry:)

Also its going up late because it turns out i just saved it instead of posting it (whatever..)

Anyway..

The story of V's vicious vendetta against an insufferable fascist regime clenching the throats of the British people leaves much to be discussed on the dangers of moralist agendas slowly ebbing away human freedoms until society becomes an all-stifling prison created "for your protection." The message conveyed and methods utilized by Moore and Lloyd are anything but cliche, and leave me humble, with much to learn as a writer. Also the artistic measures, from shading to color, synthesize the story into a highly imaginative political commentary that is probably unparalleled in the past century at least. (Sorry if I'm rambling..)

As was the case for Maus, I was drawn in instantly by the brilliant symbolism that pervades the story and lays the basic theme for Vendetta. The leader's love for "Fate", represented by an all-knowing super computer, paralleled with V's faceless love "Anarchy", as well as the swaying affections of the lady "Justice", all were ingenious ways to expose the theme of freedom vs. destiny/fate. Many similar parallels exist in the story, such as Evey's prison experience being modeled after V's similar experience. V's quote of a Rolling Stones lyric from "Sympathy for the Devil" before dispatching the priest was also a nice touch..

Overall reading this is one of the most enjoyable reading experiences i can think of. It is certainly hard to follow sometimes though, and the man with the heavy accent confuses me. I would have no problem if I were actually hearing him speak, but reading it is sort of frustrating.

Now on to the end (which is gonna be good, i can tell..)