Guy Fawkes Mask facts for kids
The Guy Fawkes mask is a famous mask that looks like the face of Guy Fawkes. He was a well-known member of the Gunpowder Plot. This plot was a plan to blow up the House of Lords in London on November 5th, 1605. The goal was to bring back a Catholic ruler to England. Using masks on dummy figures has been a part of Guy Fawkes Night celebrations for a long time.
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What is the Guy Fawkes Mask?
This mask shows a face with a big smile and red cheeks. It also has a wide mustache that points up at the ends. Below that is a thin, pointed beard. A famous artist named David Lloyd designed this look.
How the Mask Became a Symbol
The mask became a symbol for wider protests after it was used in the comic book V for Vendetta, which came out in 1982. Later, it was also a big part of the V for Vendetta movie in 2005.
After appearing on online discussion sites, the mask grew very popular. It became a well-known symbol for the online group called Anonymous. This group is known for its "hacktivism," which means using computer skills to protest. The mask was seen in many protests around the world. These included the Occupy movement and other protests against governments or powerful groups.
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Images for kids
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A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask.
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A Guy Fawkes mask at the Odeon Leicester Square in London during the 2006 showing of V for Vendetta.
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Members of the group Anonymous wearing Guy Fawkes masks at a protest against the Church of Scientology in London, 2008.
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A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask during the Million Mask March in Washington, D.C., 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Máscara de Guy Fawkes para niños
