Evey Hammond Character Analysis

EVEY HAMMOND

Evey Hammond (starring Natalie Portman) is one of the protagonists of the film “V for Vendetta”. The character plays an essential part in the film’s success because she does not only shape the plot but also provides a narrative point of view of the film.

Point of view

Point of view refers to who tells a story and how it is told. Besides the objective point of view which employs a narrator who does not see the characters’ minds or give any evaluation, there is Evey’s point of view that provides an in-depth look at V- the other protagonist. As a major character, she guides our thoughts and feelings about V. When her impression changes, ours also change to some extent. At first, after being rescued by V from the Fingermen and listening to V’s lengthy self-introduction, she thinks that he is somewhat crazy but still she is willing to go with him. Later, after witnessing his crimes, she is scared of him and calls him a monster. Eventually, she feels thankful towards V for turning her into a fearless woman. Evey has given us a deep and thorough understanding of V: a brave and determined individual who is willing to follow and protect his great, long-lasting idea, even if it costs his life. He is the one who has changed Evey’s life completely and freed her from fear and sorrow. He puts an end to the corrupted tyrannical government, he’s a terrorist and at the same time a savior that no one could forget. He is the man that Eve loves with all her heart.

How Evey is revealed and developed in the film

Like V, Evey herself is a complex and unforgettable protagonist. Unlike in literary works where readers are told what to think about the character and values fixed, in this film we can only learn more about Evey by how she looks and what she says and does in different dramatic situations. This method of presenting character is called ‘showing’.

In terms of development, Evey is a dynamic character who undergoes remarkable changes through numerous...