Chapter 1: Planning for Freedom
Theme: Freedom is something you strive for after being ruled by a fascist government for so long.
V is dead and Evey needs to figure out what she needs to do now. The political climate has changed and opportunities for her are presenting themselves almost everywhere. She knows something needs to be done. But for a perfect execution of anything she needs time…
There she stood in the middle of the shadow gallery. Evey was surrounded by so many beautiful things. They could all be used or not at all… if she pleased. Though the room was full it still felt so empty without V. She had no idea where to start. She didn't know where or how to go about exploring the shadow gallery. Although, she knows she must at least begin to develop a plan.
Walking through the gallery she ignored all the luxurious items such as the paintings, historical artifacts and music collection. These were all toys to amuse her. She set out to look for V's library. Not the pile of books he packed into one corner but the books he used to help in aid of his rebellion. Some type of book that shed light into his mind. Evey wanted anything that would help her look into V's thought process.
She found herself amongst the precious statues that V had in his possession. Standing beside them, she felt a responsibility to protect these statues. She wanted to protect all of V's things from destruction. There was a large amount of loss she felt because this can't be done alone. These things, the people and her future government all need her. She can protect V's belongings but to protect the people. Evey knew she needs to develop some type of group or else she wouldn't be able to protect her people at all.
The idea that they were "her" people scared her. But like any great leader Evey needed to be strong for them. The statues reminded her of a responsibility to stand with the people and fight against the falling fascist government. It would be easier to back down and not fight at all. V did not plot for 20 years and risk his life to have it all end here. The plan that Evey will develop throughout the next couple of weeks needs to inspire and raise the spirits of her people.
Evey is not a statue, book or rare artifact. Sitting still and waiting for people to take action with her is something she will not do. Watching her hometown turn to crumbles and not take any action was painful enough. That is not something that will happen again, if she can avoid it. She is now a leader of a rebellion. Therefore she must start acting like one.