The masked revolutionary in V for Vendetta is named V.
V is an enigmatic freedom fighter who opposes the authoritarian Norsefire government. He wears a stylized Guy Fawkes mask, cape, and hat, creating the striking visual identity most associated with the graphic novel. The story deliberately leaves much about V’s personal identity uncertain.
V rescues Evey Hammond early in the narrative and becomes both her protector and a challenging mentor. His methods include theatrical speeches, sabotage, and attacks on symbols of state power. The narrative asks difficult questions about whether liberation can be achieved through violent or morally ambiguous action.
The character’s mask draws on the historical Guy Fawkes, who was involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The mask later became a widely recognized protest symbol through adaptations and real-world movements, although its cultural meaning extends beyond the original comic.