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I found this over at the fine folks at JPFO http://www.jpfo.org/index.htm

10 QUESTIONS FOR FREEDOM-SEEKERS ABOUT "V FOR VENDETTA"

1. Do you see parallels between the government in the movie and today's United States government? Do you believe we're moving closer the kind of government shown in the film, or away from it? What are the most important differences between our government and the one in the film?

2. The character of "V" is very complex. Some of his deeds are noble, while others are monstrous. In the film he makes a threat to carry out one specific act on November 5 of the following year. Is that act moral or immoral? Is it useful in a fight against tyranny?

3. If a terrorist is someone who attacks citizens and "civilian" targets in hopes of influencing government, is the character of "V" a terrorist and are his deeds terrorism?

4. General Inspector Finch, the lead man trying to track "V" down, makes an observation about the power of armed citizens vs. disarmed citizens. Do you agree with him and why?

5. Do you agree or disagree with the film's tagline, "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people"? Why?

6. A prominent film critic said that neither governments nor citizens should fear each other; that the ideal was for them both to work together in mutual trust. Is this possible, and if so how can that balance best be achieved? If you believe it isn't possible, explain why.

7. At the end of the film, did the ordinary people do the right thing? And why do you believe so? Could they have done something more effective?

8. At the end of the film, did the soldiers do the right thing? And why do you believe so? Did you find this behavior realistic?

9. "V" states that "ideas are bulletproof." How would you interpret the meaning of this statement?

10. Think about your own reactions to "V for Vendetta." What parts of the movie evoked your strongest feelings and why? (These feelings might be anything from tears to cheers to disgust to outrage.) Would you say this is a pointless or confusing film? Just one more forgettable comic-book movie? A cool action flick, but with no deep meaning? Or is this an important film you might want to see again and share with others?
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