2) The media reinforces racism and makes it a part of government policy by featuring entertainment that is itself racist. For example, there is a show with a hunky white male who gets the hot white female. These two characters are then attacked by what they call "Black Cannibal Filth," essentially stereotyping them as savage and unthinking beasts who would commit unprovoked crimes.
3) The role of women in the leader's fascist society is very much the fragile and comely housewife. As such they are essentially powerless and without any rights. There is plenty of evidence supporting this throughout the book, but is most prominantly shown in the case of Mrs. Almond. For her part she is denied the benefits that she was most likely warranted upon the death of her husband. As such, she is unable to support herself and must go perform at a hussy club which is apparently the only sort of job available to women (with the exception of those who work in factories).
4) Evey is subjected to mental and physical torment for a variety of reasons, all of which may not be known to me. From that which I understand, he does this primarily because he cares for her, as he seeks to free her from a prison by first allowing her to see it. He shows her that they in fact live within a society which cages them with invisible bars. Though it is not directly stated, it is intimated that the citizentry live in constant fear of reprisal should they stray beyond the bounds of that which they are assigned. They live in these small cages and seek to fill the emptiness which they feel through entertainment and materialistic possessions. However, V shows her that which is truly important, that which resides within themselves.
As to whether or not I agree with his methods I cannot say as I cannot place myself in his position as I have not experienced anything that might compare to that which he has; thus I am not qualified to judge nor offer an opinion.
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