Both texts use technology to control their citizens. V for Vendetta has cameras everywhere in order to conduct mass surveillance over the citizens, which is comparable to how the "telescreens" watched over the citizens in 1984. In both 1984 and V for Vendetta, the information given to the public is written by the government, and all information is censored. For example, both Winston and Evey work in a place where information is falsified by the government (Winston in the Ministry of Truth and Evey in the BTN), which is why they both do not believe the information given out by the government. 1984 and V for Vendetta both have televisions or "telescreens" in the homes of the people, where the government broadcasts their propaganda 24/7. In 1984, posters and pictures of Big Brother are everywhere, which is eerily similar to what occurs "V for Vendetta" because the pictures of Adam Sutler that are hung on the walls of people's homes. One of the main slogans that was predominantly featured in 1984 is "War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength." It is similar to the slogan of the government in V for Vendetta, "Strength through Unity, Unity through Strength" which is also displayed all over London.
A difference between 1984 and V for Vendetta is when Evey is tortured by the "government" into betraying V. Although we see that V was the one who was behind the torment of Evey, she does not give in and betray him. On the other hand, in 1984, both Winston and Julia betray each other during their imprisonment. This change in storyline led to Evey becoming apart of the cause, in terms of overthrowing the government. Winston and Julia's actions in 1984 led to their mutual downfall, and the end of their plans for deposing Big Brother and the government. This change in the storyline led to a different ending in V for Vendetta, in comparison to 1984.
What is different between the 1984 and V for Vendetta is the approach of the main characters in conducting a...