There is No I in Government
George Washington once said, “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.” With the ability to change society in vast directions, government is the controlling power of its people. Its power to control our nation’s economy and law are something to be feared. However, there are always more numbers in society than in government. Society is limitless, broad, and expanding. Government is small, limited, and finite. For this reason, the general population should hold no fear in guiding the government in its choices. 1984 written by George Orwell and V for Vendetta directed by James McTeigue are both compelling science fiction stories, with the requisite elements of mystery, suspense, and futuristic universe. The book and the movie, respectively, are much more than simple narratives. Using dark dystopian settings, the authors show how futuristic societies are instead tyrannized by their fearsome governments who mask themselves in a utopian ideal. The protagonists, Orwell’s Winston Smith and McTeigue’s V, realize the corrupted totalitarian nature of their government as they plan to break free from their ruling power. While almost six decades separate these two pieces of fiction, the authors resides both protagonists in a society ruled by tyrannical power, but the severity of oppression differ. Additionally, the main characters share deep hatred toward their government, yet Winston and V have different characteristics which affect their influence on society in 1984 and V for Vendetta. In relation, both Orwell and McTeigue presents individuality as a theme, albeit a different messa…
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…to V’s aggressive acts against his totalitarian regime which are successful in crippling the government. Winston’s defeat is utter and absolute. From how the government in 1984 is set up, Winston could have never revolted from the beginning. He is not able to make such difference no matter how determined he is. Most civilians are even oblivious of what the Inner Party is doing to them. Consequently, V for Vendetta ends in celebration, because V had the ability to make a difference. Instead of a more direct type of mutiny, V rebelled indirectly by wearing a mask, keeping his identity a mystery. In contrast, the civilians in V for Vendetta becomes aware of the Norsefire Party’s supreme directorship. Altogether, Winston and V shared similar belief against their tyrannical regimes, but the difference in their actions based on their belief created contrasting influences.
