Monstrous figures

When we were revising the panels in class, the panel in which we are shown V’s library caught my attention as how classics books are used to create connections between them and the comic while at the same time make clearer the topics that are being worked in the comic. One, of the books that specially caught my attention was Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

I reckon that the book is used to propose a connection between Frankenstein’s monster and V's monster-like figure. Both of them lack of a set identity, Frankenstein does not have name and the last name of his creator, Victor Frankenstein, is used as his name (Another “V”) while V uses a mask and his face is never shown. Furthermore, both can be seen a monstrosity created by a rebellion against the system and the order of life, what can be more rebellious than playing to be god or create chaos through anarchy?

The topic of vengeance and retaliation is shared between the two figures, as they resent their creators, and they canalize their rage in acts of destruction and chaos. Because of this they become alienated from the society that fears them.

“Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful. I will watch with the wiliness of a snake, that I may sting with its venom. Man, you shall repent of the injuries you inflict." (Marry Shelley, Chap 20 p 2)

This is really important as it shows how different books or works are connected. They use similar symbolisms and because of that one book can explain or understand topics or ideas of others. In this case represent how rebellious ideas always beating in the hearts of different people from different countries and eras.    

Reference:

Moore, Alan and Lloyd. V for Vendetta. New York: Vertigo, DC Comics, 1982. Print.

Shelly, Mary. Frankenstein. Retreieved from. http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Mary_Wollstonecraft_Shelley/Frankenstein/Chapter_20_p2.html, nd.