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V FOR VENDETTA script analysis

V FOR VENDETTA script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

In a dystopian England, an anarchic freedom fighter known only as V rescues Evey, igniting her journey from fearful citizen to liberated revolutionary. Amid political terror and personal trials, Evey’s bond with V deepens as she confronts trauma and embraces his vision of change. Their partnership galvanizes a nation, leading to a climactic uprising and the promise of a new future.

80 Save the Cat fit score 30% analysis confidence / 88 parsed scenes

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Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

30%

Introduces young Evey and pervasive fear under Norsefire’s rule.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot. I know of now reason why the...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

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Party propaganda hints at reclaiming tradition versus individual freedom.

The time has come, London, to return to a bygone age, an age of tradition, an age of...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

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Establishes Evey’s family life and the violent takeover by state forces.

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Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 2 / 12% target

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V’s dramatic rescue of Evey thrusts her into his world.

The multiplying villainies of nature do swarm upon him.
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Debate

Scene 5 / Pages 2-3 / 20% target

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Evey grapples with V’s methods after witnessing bombings on rooftops.

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Break into Two

Scene 11 / Page 5 / 25% target

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V moves from rescue to active revolution, confronting Prothero on the train.

I've come to offer you a choice. Commander Prothero.
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B Story

Scene 13 / Page 6 / 30% target

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Evey and V’s personal bond and philosophical dialogue deepens their relationship.

By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
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Fun and Games

Scenes 15-17 / Pages 7-8 / 40% target

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V systematically dismantles corrupt figures (Lilliman) while Finch investigates.

Please allow me to introduce myself... I'm a man of wealth and taste.
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Midpoint

Scene 36 / Page 12 / 50% target

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Finch reveals the Larkhill diary, raising stakes about V’s origins and past atrocities.

That's the last entry until six months later when Dr. Surridge is back in London. There is no...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 37-42 / Pages 12-14 / 65% target

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Evey is captured, tortured, and her resolve is tested under interrogation.

No, please, I didn't do anything.
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All Is Lost

Scene 46 / Page 15 / 75% target

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Evey learns V orchestrated her torture, feeling betrayed and broken.

You... You did this... to me.
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Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 47 / Page 15 / 80% target

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In the storm, Evey confronts fear and contemplates her purpose without V.

The night is yours, Evey. Seize it. Encircle it within your arms.
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Break into Three

Scene 76 / Page 22 / 85% target

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V returns publicly with a broadcast at the train station, reigniting the revolution.

Good evening citizens of London. This is the voice of Fate. Your fate...
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Finale

Scenes 77-85 / Pages 23-27 / 95% target

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V sacrifices himself, Evey assumes his mantle, and orchestrates the final uprising and explosions.

Promise me... you will discover the face under this mask... but you will never look beneath it.
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Final Image

Scene 88 / Page 29 / 99% target

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Evey reflects on her future path as the city lies in ruin and new hope begins.

I know that there is only one way to repay him for what he did.