Are we celebrating the defeat of terrorists or are we remembering why Guy Fawkes and company wanted ro blow up Parliament in the first place? I’m American and, frankly, I’m confused by the whole thing.
Are we celebrating the defeat of terrorists or are we remembering why Guy Fawkes and company wanted ro blow up Parliament in the first place? I’m American and, frankly, I’m confused by the whole thing.
That’s great and all but I’m with OP. Are we supposed to remember how brave he was or the danger he posed?
It depends on the context it is used.
If you are talking about the actual history: The danger he posed. It is all about the UK people remembering when those dastardly Continental Catholics tried to take over the UK.
If you are talking about its use in V for Vendetta: It has the very different significance of the brave people fighting against oppression. Which had nothing to do with the actual history but Alan Moore used it because it sounded cool.
That’s helpful, thanks!