In the context of V for Vendetta
The line — “There is no coincidence, only the illusion of coincidence” — is spoken by V, the masked revolutionary.
Story function: V uses it when he reveals how Evey’s life and his own intersect in ways that don’t seem random. For example, the chain of events that lead her to him might look accidental, but he frames it as inevitable, part of a larger design.
Philosophical angle: It hints at determinism. V believes history, oppression, and power structures set events in motion long before the characters recognize them. What looks like “chance” is really cause-and-effect shaped by ideology, politics, and personal choices.
Character layer: For V, this belief justifies his methods. He sees himself as an agent of history, not a random vigilante. The “illusion of coincidence” reinforces the mythic role he creates for himself — someone necessary, not accidental.
Beyond the comic
The quote has taken on a life of its own outside the story.
Philosophy & metaphysics: It echoes ideas from determinism (every event has a cause) and synchronicity (Carl Jung’s concept of meaningful coincidences). Some read it as saying that nothing is truly random — the universe or human systems give events their shape.
Politics & conspiracy culture: The line is often cited in discussions about hidden power, government control, or “nothing happens by accident” thinking. It resonates with the suspicion that what looks like coincidence in politics is usually strategy or manipulation.
Pop culture use: Because of the film adaptation, the quote has become a kind of slogan. It gets shared in contexts far removed from Alan Moore’s original narrative — sometimes inspiring, sometimes conspiratorial, depending on who uses it.
👉 In short: inside V for Vendetta, it’s V declaring that history and revolution are inevitable, not accidental. Outside, the quote has become a versatile lens people use to interpret politics, fate, or even the cosmos itself.