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“Divide et impera” is Latin for “divide and conquer,” which
gives you an idea of just how old and how long this political tactic has been
in use. In its simplest form, you might think of using it to dilute the
effectiveness of your enemy on the battlefield. But what if you think of the
general population as the enemy? The same tactic could be applied. And one of
the best ways to implement this is to convince one sector of the population that
it does not have the same merit or worth as another sector. By installing a
sense of superiority into another part of the population, you can then easily
create a class system. To reinforce this false superiority, you spread lies and
monger fear. They’re told that unless you back the system, what little you have
will be taken away from you. And if you are fed this diet consistently, you
might believe that it is true. And next, you’re fighting to defend lies and
ignorance. Take a look at the history of slavery in the United States. The white
sharecroppers of the south were led to believe that what little they had would
be taken away from them if slaves were to be given freedom. This instilled such
a deep, irrational fear that the country is still trying to battle back to
sanity. Look anywhere in history and you will find the seeds of mistrust, fear,
hate, and ignorance being sown so that a few can more easily reign over the
many. V for Vendetta pulls the
viewer into looking at what defines Fascism, Totalitarianism, Anarchy, and Rebellion.
The movie’s core message is only true fights should be towards
an equal and just society for all. Is it then so surprising to see the mask
that character V wore to suddenly spring up and be seen at protest rallies, or
worn by the representatives of the hacking group Anonymous? V for Vendetta will retain its legs
long into the future as its message is one that counters those who seek to
reign unchecked, that is “United we stand.”
