Peter Creedy Character Analysis in V for Vendetta

Peter Creedy is the successor of Derek Almond at the Finger, the law enforcement branch of the Norsefire government. Creedy is a cruel, bullying man, indifferent to the suffering of others. When it becomes clear that the Leader’s mind is deteriorating, Peter Creedy begins assembling a private army, using Alistair Harper’s help. Creedy seems to be planning to assemble a force large enough to stage a military coup and make himself the new Leader of England. Creedy’s plan backfires when Harper, who’s made a deal with Helen Heyer, betrays him to his death.

Peter Creedy Character Timeline in V for Vendetta

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

...room, contemplating how to control London without the help of the Voice of Fate. Mr. Creedy, who’s standing behind the Leader, points out that London has been quiet so far, but... (full context)

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...Killer Club, Alistair Harper proceeds with recruiting gangsters to help him subdue the rioters. Mr. Creedy greets “Ally” and asks how his work is going—Ally explains that he’s recruited many so... (full context)

...the wife of Conrad Heyer, the head of the Eye. Helen explains to Ally that Creedy is planning a military coup, to be fought with Ally’s private army. Ally pretends not... (full context)

...acknowledges, because it’s rumored that the Leader is slowly going insane. She guesses that Mr. Creedy organized the speech in the hope that the Leader’s insanity would cause further riots and... (full context)

As Conrad continues rubbing his wife’s feet, he mentions that when Creedy is the Leader, he’ll have a difficult time running the country. Helen whacks Conrad in... (full context)

Mr. Creedy meets with Alistair Harper early one morning. Walking through the streets (surrounded by guards), Harper... (full context)

In London, the people continue to riot. Soldiers are desperate for orders from Creedy, but of course these orders never come. Suddenly, there is a loud sound, and a... (full context)