Faisel E RS Altawheed
Professor Klepper
English 113B
13rd December 2013
We have often
seen movies based on the stories taken from some famous books or an inspiration
from an anthology. Sometimes such movies are really interesting and
worth-to-watch as movie V. It has been observed that most films those are
remakes of a book have certain forms of dissimilarities. The story of the movie
V is also an adaptation of the book V for Vendetta. The book was written by
Alan Moore and it was adapted as a movie by Larry and Andy Wachowiski. People
who have read the book and watched the movie as well can easily nail the
similarities and dissimilarities of the movie and the book. They can easily
understand the central part of the novel as well as the focus of the movie.
There are certain variations in addition to resemblances between the novel and
the movie. The scope of difference
varies from characters, costumes, sets and even the theme of the story. In
order to compare Evey's two different personalities, and explain in what sense
the presence of similar character in two ways are significantly changed, the
reader should focus on Evey's influence on the story line. Evey plays big
and influential part in the story of V which is different from V for Vendetta
in various aspects including her appearance, dressing, and approach.
Evey has been
portrayed with more purity and had a more vivid impression in the book. As the
main theme has been transformed from the book to its film adaptation. Hence,
the characters have also been put forth in accordance with the main idea of the
story, we can see the difference in the role play of the same character in the
book and in movies. The spectators of the V for Vendetta are influenced by the
bold part of Evey and they are not ready to appreciate her innocent appearance
in the novel. On the other hand, the readers of the novel don’t feel likeness
and attraction towards the Evey who is a prostitute in the movie.
The debut entry
of Evey draws different impression on readers and audience. In the book she has
been introduced as nicely dressed in a soft peach silken dress. The writer has
tried to portray her with delicateness and serenity, that is why she is associated
with soft pastel color and with a silken dress that exhibits the refinement of
her personality. "We need to develop sophisticated ways of articulating well-crafted,
meaningful messages (Gandio 28)." This quotation is perfectly explaining
the Evey character in the book. In addition, book depicts her innocence as well
as purity in her mind and soul. In the movie's Evey she is unveiled in the
lynching scene dressed in black color. This is somewhat totally different from
the depiction of her character in the book. She is bolder and lack the element
of innocence. She portrays a dissimilar appearance on the big screen. In
screenplay she has been shown as daring and strong. She is not the book’s Evey,
she is different. Later in the movie this drastic personality clash of the same
character can easily be notified (Jordison, 2011).
For example, in
the novel when she tried to entertain one of her customers who turned to be a
fingerman and was difficult for her, Evey got scared. Then an unknown man with
a mask "V" has saved her from that situation. Evey felt immediately
comfortable and secure in the presence of V that is why she spent lots of time
with him. In contrast, in the movie when Evey was harassed by a fingerman she
did not react at once, rather she tolerates them unless they turn to be
unbearable. Although mask man also rescued her in the movie but she did not
stick with him for a long time. The personality contrast again confirms the
counterpoint of the Evey’s character. It is very attractive and striking for
most of the viewers.
One thing that
I like in the movie, is that the screenplay writer has treated the character
with more respect that the books' Evey. In the book she planned to earn her
livelihood through and illicit profession, while in the movie he took a part
time job as an entertainer. An entertainer’s job is far much more respectable
than the job of the prostitute. (Jordison,
2011). I feel the
lack of dignity and esteem for the character of Evey here. I believe the reason
behind the taking up the profession is poverty. However there could be many
other options available for Evey to make both ends meet.
Elvis relative
position in society has also been presently different. The writer has
represented her as a poor and helpless as she was an orphan. She is the self
reliant and strive for her lively hood. In contrast in the movie, she has been
shown as a family girl and siblings. She belongs to a political family and her
parents have been killed over political issues. A brother has also been shown
in the movie who did die of the virus St. Marry. (Ebert, 2006)
Maturity level Evey’s character is different
in the book and in movies. By book’s Evey is all alone and she has not seen any
sympathy and love from anywhere that is why she was ready to help the mask. She
is sincere and kind hearted. She is the person who is innocent and noble. But
the movie’s Evey is not such acquitted as depicted in the book but she is
overconfident. She doesn’t want to trust the masked man, that's why she
deceived him and told the truth to the bishop.
“The inability to explain ourselves exposes us
to common critique (Gandio 29). This quotation depicts the situation of Evey
which is portrayed in the book. The book’s Evey is timid and fearful and she
has to bear criticism but yet at the end of the story she is able to overcome
her fears and take correct actions.
Corrective actions may bring up a revolution. “We
have come to believe that our actions, and our actions alone, will change the
world (Gandio 7)." Evey realized that thing and it shows the positive
approach of the character. That realization is what made her more confident in
helping V to accomplish his goal.
I liked the character of the book's
Evey more than the movie. She was simple, innocent, sincere, noble, and kind as
compared to the movie. Although the movie gives her some respect by not showing
her as a prostitute, but overall, the approach and style that is used by Alan
Moore in the book is more constructive, positive, and optimistic.
Works Cited
Ebert, Robert. "V for Vendetta Movie
Review& Film Summary (2006) | Roger Ebert." Movie Reviews and
Ratings by Film Critic Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert. N.p.,
16 Mar. 2006. Web. 26 Nov. 2013.
Gandio, J. D. (2013). Rhetoric for Radicals.
USA: New Society Publishers.
Jordison, Sam.
"V for Vendetta: Political resonance | Books | theguardian.com." the
Guardian. N.p., 14 Nov. 20. Web. 26 Nov. 2013.
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