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In reply to the discussion: Why do so many people idolize V for vendetta's anarchy? It is not democratic to blow up buildings [View all]tama
(9,137 posts)My point of view is very similar to Alan Moore's, that anarchy is most natural state of social order and it is based on love and compassion and friendship, which is our most natural state and inner truth (which is the anarchist credo from which rest of the anarchist political philosophies follow). Sometimes fear gets the better of us and we form tyrannies of various degrees trying to control misplaced worries - that originate from love that becomes attached and possessive.
And so, anarchy means to me also respect for other points of view and connotations attached e.g. to the word 'anarchy'. The word is not important, or less important than trying to impose my interpretation of it on others. But I'm happy to share my point of view and thanks for asking and listening, friend.
So, interpreting the movie from this point of view, the main character is very conflicted (anti)hero, which creates the psychological drama and tension of the narrative. But with all his struggle and (self)destruction people identify with him or rather his anonymity in the final "I am Spartacus" scene and pull down the collective structures of tyranny or super-ego. And then they take of their masks and look at you without fear.