V for Vendetta

One of the novel's dominant themes is anarchy. While the term is often understood as a state of disorder that results from the absence of authority, V strives for anarchy as the preferred alternative to the oppression and hierarchy of the fascist Norsefire state. V's anarchic political philosophy holds that individuals are capable of organizing themselves collectively in a non-hierarchical society based on individual freedom and cooperation. V does not seek to lead the people, but rather believes that toppling the Norsefire political system will result in a temporary confusion and chaos, out of which will bloom a new political and social paradigm of mutual self-government with no need for power-hungry heads of state.