Among the many symbolic masks, the Guy Fawkes mask stands out as one of the most effective, often used as a “masked identity” in order to make profound statements. Not only does this secret identity draw more attention to “the one who is masked,” but it also diverts attention to the cause rather than the identity. Literally wearing a mask, Fawkes was the main influence for the character "V", in James McTeigue's V For Vendetta. V's ties and motivations to Guy Fawkes, his attempt to justify himself as a terrorist, and V's concealment of his true identity collectively define the message V conveys to his audience: break Parliament and take control of his own country. the actions act as a dominant influence in V's life, motivating V to take a step toward justice in the hopes that others can follow. Fawkes' actions, as described by the Gunpowder Plot, were an attempt by him and other conspirators to blow up Parliament for the rights of the many English Catholics in the area (Herber). It is evident that V uses this as motivation in his personal life, as he too attempts to blow up Parliament believing that the government that was running his country was not only failing to make the country better, but was also deliberately committing demoralizing acts. their people. This relationship between V and Fawkes is highlighted in these similar acts against the governments they rebel against, Parliament for Fawkes and Norsefire for V. "Resistance is possible whenever we step outside our collective frameworks and sacrifice our desires immediate for a long-term vision of the future. a better future. » (Cudd 188) Both feel that their people are oppressed and therefore show resistance against the ruling force. V and Fawkes also experiment... middle of paper ......rifice of death for the sole purpose of keeping his idea alive. Works Cited Bellamy, Alex J. "Journal of Military Ethics." Diss. University of Glasgow, 2009. When do we have the right to fight? International Law and Jus Ad Bellum. 8.3 (2009): 231-45. Print.Boyle, Deborah A. Descartes on Innate Ideas. Diss. 2009. Continuum International. Ebrary.Web. November 9, 2010. Cudd, Ann E. Analyzing Oppression. Diss. University of Oxford, 2006. Oxford UP, 2006. Ebrary.Web. November 9, 2010. Herber, David. “The Gunpowder Plot: a detailed account. » Britannia: British history and travel. Internet. November 9, 2010. .Jones, Nate. "Guy Fawkes Day: What does it mean? - TIME NewsFeed." TIME NewsFeed – Latest News and Updates. Internet. November 9. 2010. .