Rosemary Almond Character Analysis in V for Vendetta

As V for Vendetta begins, Rosemary Almond is the quiet, timid wife of Derek Almond. When V murders her husband, Rosemary is denied a pension from the government, and risks falling into poverty. Desperate to survive, she’s forced to use her beauty and her sexuality—first turning to Roger Dascombe (who may or may not be propositioning her sexually) and then working as a showgirl in the Kitty Kat Killer Club. In the end, Rosemary turns on the Leader, the man responsible for denying her a pension, for revenge.

Rosemary Almond Character Timeline in V for Vendetta

The timeline below shows where the character Rosemary Almond appears in V for Vendetta. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

After the sermon concludes, Derek Almond walks to his car, accompanied by his wife, Rosemary Almond. Two friends, Conrad Heyer (from the Eye) and Helen Heyer, Conrad’s wife, greet the... (full context)

Rosemary Almond attends her husband’s funeral. As Derek’s body lowers into the ground, Rosemary thinks that... (full context)

Rosemary realizes the misery of her situation: she’s been given no money by the state after... (full context)

Vendettas, Revenge, and the Personal Theme Icon

As Rosemary continues to think about her loneliness, we see V walking through a strange, deserted building.... (full context)

We see Rosemary at dinner with Dascombe—she’s taken him up on her offer, realizing that she’ll have to... (full context)

Fatherhood, Mentorship, and the State Theme Icon

Backstage at the Kitty Kat Killer, Rosemary Almond weeps, alone. She’s become a showgirl, entertaining the patrons of the club. The announcer... (full context)

During the three days without surveillance, Rosemary Almond goes to Alistair Harper, a gangster at the Kitty Kat Killer Club, and asks... (full context)

We cut to Rosemary Almond, still performing as a showgirl at the Kitty Kat Killer Club. She thinks about... (full context)

Rosemary Almond dresses herself one morning. She takes an old photograph of herself standing with Derek... (full context)