This is a list of fictional

anarchists Anarchism is a political philosophy and movement that is skeptical of all justifications for authority and seeks to abolish the institutions it claims maintain unnecessary coercion and hierarchy, typically including, though not necessari ...

, including the source material in which they are found, their creators, the individuals who interpreted them as anarchists during development (if not originally created as such), and short descriptions of each. An anarchist is a person who rejects any form of compulsory government (cf. "

state State may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''State Magazine'', a monthly magazine published by the U.S. Department of State * ''The State'' (newspaper), a daily newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, United States * ''Our S ...

") and supports its elimination. Anarchism is a

political philosophy Political philosophy or political theory is the philosophical study of government, addressing questions about the nature, scope, and legitimacy of public agents and institutions and the relationships between them. Its topics include politics, l ...

encompassing theories and attitudes which reject compulsory government (the state) and support its elimination,Anarchism
. ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. 2006. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 29 August 2006"Anarchism". ''The Shorter

Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy The ''Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy'' is an encyclopedia of philosophy edited by Edward Craig that was first published by Routledge in 1998 (). Originally published in both 10 volumes of print and as a CD-ROM, in 2002 it was made availabl ...

''. 2005. P. 14 "Anarchism is the view that a society without the state, or government, is both possible and desirable." often due to a wider rejection of involuntary or permanent

authority In the fields of sociology and political science, authority is the legitimate power of a person or group over other people. In a civil state, ''authority'' is practiced in ways such a judicial branch or an executive branch of government.''The N ...

. Anarchism is defined by ''The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics'' as "the view that society can and should be organized without a coercive state."Slevin, Carl. "Anarchism". ''The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics''. Ed. Iain McLean and Alistair McMillan. Oxford University Press, 2003. However, fictional anarchists are subject to the personal interpretations and opinions of Anarchism held by the creator, and as such may imbue negative anarchist stereotypes. Further, characters may be interpreted as anarchists by second parties involved in their development. The inclusion of these characters may be controversial, but is necessary for purposes of objectivity. This provides a means by which social attitudes regarding anarchism and anarchists may be studied and compared to those of other eras and cultures. Characters who are popularly considered "anarchic", but who are not specifically identified as anarchists by their source material, are excluded.

Comics/sequential art

; Anarchik: A parody of the "bomb wielding, bearded anarchist" stereotype. He appeared in ''Rivista Anarchica'', by Roberto Ambrosoli, 1970, and is often reprinted in contemporary anarchist pamphlets. ;

Anarky Anarky is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Co-created by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle, he first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #608 (November 1989), as an adversary of Batman. Anarky is introduced as ...

: A

comic book A comic book, also called comicbook, comic magazine or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are of ...

character appearing in various

DC Comics DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with thei ...

publications as an antagonist of

Batman Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on ...

. He was created and co-developed by Alan Grant and

Norm Breyfogle Norman Keith Breyfogle (; February 27, 1960 – September 24, 2018) was an American artist, best known for his comic book art on DC Comics' Batman franchise from 1987 to 1995. During this time, he co-created the villains Ventriloquist and Ratca ...

in 1989. ;

Boy A boy is a young male human. The term is commonly used for a child or an adolescent. When a male human reaches adulthood, he is described as a man. Definition, etymology, and use According to the ''Merriam-Webster Dictionary'', a boy is "a ...

: A martial artist, former

New York City Police Department The New York City Police Department (NYPD), officially the City of New York Police Department, established on May 23, 1845, is the primary municipal law enforcement agency within the City of New York, the largest and one of the oldest in ...

officer, and member of an anarchist

secret society A secret society is a club or an organization whose activities, events, inner functioning, or membership are concealed. The society may or may not attempt to conceal its existence. The term usually excludes covert groups, such as intelligence a ...

in ''

The Invisibles ''The Invisibles'' is a comic book series published by the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics from 1994 to 2000. It was created and scripted by Scottish writer Grant Morrison, and drawn by various artists throughout its publication. The series loosel ...

'' (1994) by

Grant Morrison Grant Morrison, MBE (born 31 January 1960) is a Scottish comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer. Their work is known for its nonlinear narrative A narrative, story, or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, w ...

. ;

Evey Hammond Evey Hammond is a fictional character and the protagonist of the comic book series ''V for Vendetta'', created by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, and Tony Weare. She becomes involved in V's life when he rescues her from a gang of London's secret polic ...

: A

protégé Mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor. A mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person. In an organizational setting, a mentor influences the personal and p ...

of V, an anarchist

terrorist Terrorism, in its broadest sense, is the use of criminal violence to provoke a state of terror or fear, mostly with the intention to achieve political or religious aims. The term is used in this regard primarily to refer to intentional violen ...

in ''

V for Vendetta ''V for Vendetta'' is a British graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd (with additional art by Tony Weare). Initially published between 1982 and 1985 in black and white as an ongoing serial in the British antholog ...

'', by

Alan Moore Alan Moore (born 18 November 1953) is an English author known primarily for his work in comic books including ''Watchmen'', ''V for Vendetta'', ''The Ballad of Halo Jones'', ''Swamp Thing'', ''Batman:'' ''The Killing Joke'', and ''From Hell' ...

and David Lloyd in 1982. Evey eventually adopts V's role.A FOR ALAN, Pt. 1
, an interview by Heidi MacDonald, in which Alan outlines the core theme of the story being that of an ethical and political battle between Anarchy and fascism, and that V is an anarchist. I

, Alan explains that V is neither hero nor villain, but an allegorical force for Anarchy. Evey later assumes the same role in the story. Comicon.com/thebeat/ Accessed 24 January 2007 ;

Green Arrow Green Arrow is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 in November 1941. His secret identity, real name is Olive ...

: A

superhero A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, ...

known for his

liberal progressive Liberal-Progressive was a label used by a number of candidates in Canadian elections between 1925 and 1953. In federal and Ontario politics, there was no Liberal-Progressive party: it was an alliance between two parties. In Manitoba, a party existe ...

characterization. Appearing in ''Green Arrow'' and various other comic books published by

, he was created by

Mort Weisinger Mortimer Weisinger (; April 25, 1915 – May 7, 1978) was an American magazine and comic book editor best known for editing DC Comics' ''Superman'' during the mid-1950s to 1960s, in the Silver Age of comic books. He also co-created such features a ...

and

George Papp George Edward Papp (January 20, 1916 – August 8, 1989) was an American comics artist best known as one of the principal artists on the long-running Superboy feature for DC Comics. Papp also co-created the Green Arrow character with Mort Weising ...

in 1941. He was revamped in 1969 by

Dennis O'Neil Dennis Joseph O'Neil (May 3, 1939 – June 11, 2020) was an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retir ...

, who characterized him as a political progressive and dubbed him an "anarchist". ;

Jack Frost Jack Frost is a personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, winter, and freezing cold. He is a variant of Old Man Winter who is held responsible for frosty weather, nipping the fingers and toes in such weather, coloring the foliage in autumn, ...

: A young

hooligan Hooliganism is disruptive or unlawful behavior such as rioting, bullying and vandalism, usually in connection with crowds at sporting events. Etymology There are several theories regarding the origin of the word ''hooliganism,'' which is a d ...

, possibly a future

Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha, was a śramaṇa, wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. According to Buddhist tradition, he was ...

, and member of an anarchic

in ''

'' (1994) by

.As early as the first issue, references to anarchism, including the

circle-A Anarchists have employed certain symbols for their cause, including most prominently the #Circle-A, circle-A and the Anarchist symbolism#Black flag, black flag. Anarchist cultural symbols have been prevalent in popular culture since around the t ...

and

Kropotkin Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin (; russian: link=no, Пётр Алексе́евич Кропо́ткин ; 9 December 1842 – 8 February 1921) was a Russian anarchist, socialist, revolutionary, historian, scientist, philosopher, and activist ...

, are made, however the members of

are not identified within the text until the second volume. "American Death Camp" ''The Invisibles, volume 2'' #11 December 1997

; "The Tower" ''The Invisibles, volume 2'' #22 February 1999

. Within the comic The Invisibles are generally represented as an organization against all forms of oppression and for total liberation. As such, anarchism is only one facet of their larger world view. ;

King Mob King Mob was an English radical group based in London during the late 1960s/early 1970s. It was a cultural mutation of the Situationists and the anarchist group UAW/MF. It sought to emphasise the cultural anarchy and disorder being ignored in B ...

: A magician, assassin, terrorist, and member of an anarchist

in ''

'' (1994) by

. ; Lord Fanny: A

transgender A transgender (often abbreviated as trans) person is someone whose gender identity or gender expression does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth. Many transgender people experience dysphoria, which they seek to alleviate through tr ...

Brazilian

shaman Shamanism is a religious practice that involves a practitioner (shaman) interacting with what they believe to be a spirit world through altered states of consciousness, such as trance. The goal of this is usually to direct spirits or spiritu ...

, and member of an anarchist

in ''

'' (1994) by

. ; Pillock: An intellectual

pelican Pelicans (genus ''Pelecanus'') are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterized by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before s ...

, in

Donald Rooum Donald Rooum (20 April 1928 – 31 August 2019) was an English anarchist cartoonist and writer. He had a long association with Freedom Press who have published seven volumes of his ''Wildcat'' cartoons. In 1963 he played a key role in exposin ...

's ''Wildcat'' (1985). Pillock is often used to present complex social ideas and anarchist philosophy. ;

Ragged Robin ''Silene flos-cuculi'' (syn. ''Lychnis flos-cuculi''), commonly called ragged-robin, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. This species is native to Europe and Asia, where it is found along roads and in wet meadows and p ...

: A time traveling,

cybernetically Cybernetics is a wide-ranging field concerned with circular causality, such as feedback, in regulatory and purposive systems. Cybernetics is named after an example of circular causal feedback, that of steering a ship, where the helmsperson m ...

enhanced

telepath Telepathy () is the purported vicarious transmission of information from one person's mind to another's without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction. The term was first coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Frederic W ...

, and member of an anarchist

in ''

'' (1994) by

. ;

Tank Girl ''Tank Girl'' is a British comic book character created by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett, and first appeared in print in 1988 in the British comics magazine ''Deadline''. After a period of intense popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, ...

: A violent

punk Punk or punks may refer to: Genres, subculture, and related aspects * Punk rock, a music genre originating in the 1970s associated with various subgenres * Punk subculture, a subculture associated with punk rock, or aspects of the subculture s ...

, wanted criminal, and tank commander. She was created in 1988 by

Jamie Hewlett Jamie Christopher Hewlett (born 3 April 1968) is an English comic book creator, illustrator, music video director, and songwriter. He is the co-creator of the comic book ''Tank Girl'' with Alan Martin and co-creator of the virtual band Gorilla ...

& Alan Martin for their independent comic series, ''Tank Girl''. ; V: An anonymous, English

with enhanced strength, reflexes, and mental capacity. He is perhaps a genius or merely insane, and acts as an

allegorical As a literary device or artistic form, an allegory is a narrative or visual representation in which a character, place, or event can be interpreted to represent a hidden meaning with moral or political significance. Authors have used allegory th ...

force for

anarchy Anarchy is a society without a government. It may also refer to a society or group of people that entirely rejects a set hierarchy. ''Anarchy'' was first used in English in 1539, meaning "an absence of government". Pierre-Joseph Proudhon adopted ...

. He was created by

and David Lloyd for their 1982 comic series, ''

''. ; Wild Cat: An

anarcho-punk Anarcho-punk (also known as anarchist punk or peace punk) is ideological subgenre of punk rock that promotes anarchism. Some use the term broadly to refer to any punk music with anarchist lyrical content, which may figure in crust punk, hardcor ...

cat created by

in 1985 as the lead character in his comic strip, ''Wildcat''.

Literature

; Captain Raymond: A secondary character, and anarchistic leader of a band of thieves in

Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams ''Things as They Are; or The Adventures of Caleb Williams'' (1794; retitled ''The Adventures of Caleb Williams; or Things as They Are'' in 1831, and often abbreviated to ''Caleb Williams'') by William Godwin is a three-volume novel written as ...

, by

William Godwin William Godwin (3 March 1756 – 7 April 1836) was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism. Godwin is most famous for ...

. ; Clay: A main character encountered by the protagonists of ''The Oregon Experiment'', by Keith Scribner. The character was based on anarchists the author met. ; Professor Bernardo de la Paz: An intellectual subversive, who self-identifies as a "Rational Anarchist", in ''

The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress ''The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress'' is a 1966 science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein about a lunar colony's revolt against absentee rule from Earth. The novel illustrates and discusses w:libertarian, libertarian ideals. It is r ...

'' (1966), by

Robert A. Heinlein Robert Anson Heinlein (; July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accu ...

; Edward Tolby: An agent of the ''Anarchist League'', in ''

The Last of the Masters "The Last of the Masters" (also known as "Protection Agency") is a science fiction novelette by American writer Philip K. Dick. The original manuscript of the story was received by the Scott Meredith Literary Agency on July 15, 1953, and the st ...

'' (1954), by

Philip K. Dick Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928March 2, 1982), often referred to by his initials PKD, was an American science fiction writer. He wrote 44 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his l ...

. Edward Tolby is among a trio of anarchists tasked with investigating rumors of a government in hiding near a remote mountain valley. His daughter and comrade, Silvia Tolby, is kidnapped by a military scouts. After infiltrating the state, Edward assassinates the

head of state A head of state (or chief of state) is the public persona who officially embodies a state Foakes, pp. 110–11 " he head of statebeing an embodiment of the State itself or representatitve of its international persona." in its unity and l ...

, the last "government robot", and rescues his daughter.Edward Tolby, Silvia Tolby, and Robert Penn self-identify, and are identified by other characters, as anarchists repeatedly. Anarchism is also the explicit theme of the story. ;Corky Laputa: An avowed anarchist who sows chaos in various ways in ''The Face'' by

Dean Koontz Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, 1945) is an American author. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Many of his books have appeared on ''The New Y ...

. ; Freddie "Stubby" Lynch: A poor

paperboy A paperboy is someoneoften an older child or adolescentwho distributes printed newspapers to homes or offices on a regular route, usually by bicycle or automobile. In Western nations during the heyday of print newspapers during the early 20th ...

, in ''The Anarchist: His Dog'' (1912), by

Susan Glaspell Susan Keating Glaspell (July 1, 1876 – July 28, 1948) was an American playwright, novelist, journalist and actress. With her husband George Cram Cook, she founded the Provincetown Players, the first modern American theatre company. First known ...

. ; Valentin Michael Karstev: A Russian revolutionary, terrorist, and author of an anarchist treatise, ''The Laws of Human History'', in ''Protect and Defend'' (1999), by

Eric L. Harry Eric L. Harry (born December 2, 1958) is an American author and lawyer, best known for his novels '' Arc Light'' and ''Invasion''. He has also written ''Society of the Mind'', along with ''Protect and Defend''. Early life and education Harry wa ...

. ;

Hagbard Celine Hagbard Celine is a central protagonist in the ''Illuminatus trilogy'' of books by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson, named after the legendary Viking hero Hagbard who died for love. In the ''Schrödinger's Cat trilogy'', written after ''Ill ...

: A

discordian Discordianism is a religion, philosophy, or paradigm centered on Eris, a.k.a. Discordia, the Goddess of chaos. Discordianism uses archetypes or ideals associated with her. It was founded after the 1963 publication of its "holy book," the ''Pri ...

genius, computer engineer, and captain of a submarine, in ''

The Illuminatus! Trilogy ''The Illuminatus! Trilogy'' is a series of three novels by American writers Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson, first published in 1975.''Illuminatus!'' was written between 1969 and 1971, but not published until 1975 according to Robert Anto ...

'' (1969), by

Robert Shea Robert Joseph Shea (February 14, 1933 – March 10, 1994) was an American novelist and former journalist best known as co-author with Robert Anton Wilson of the science fantasy trilogy ''Illuminatus!'' It became a cult success and was later turned ...

and

Robert Anton Wilson Robert Anton Wilson (born Robert Edward Wilson; January 18, 1932 – January 11, 2007) was an American author, futurist, psychologist, and self-described agnostic mystic. Recognized within Discordianism as an Episkopos, pope and saint, Wilson ...

. ; Kaw-Djer: A mysterious man who believes in anarchic individualism, in ''

The Survivors of the 'Jonathan' ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...

'' (1897), by

Jules Verne Jules Gabriel Verne (;''Longman Pronunciation Dictionary''. ; 8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the ''Voyages extraor ...

. Possibly based on

Peter Kropotkin Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin (; russian: link=no, Пётр Алексе́евич Кропо́ткин ; 9 December 1842 – 8 February 1921) was a Russian anarchist, socialist, revolutionary, historian, scientist, philosopher, and activis ...

. ; Leo Gold: A pessimistic, aging author and former

labor organizer A union organizer (or union organiser in Commonwealth spelling) is a specific type of trade union member (often elected) or an appointed union official. A majority of unions appoint rather than elect their organizers. In some unions, the orga ...

, in ''At the Anarchists' Convention'' (1979), by

John Sayles John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. He has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, for ''Passion Fish'' (1992) and ''L ...

. ; Lucian Gregory: A militant terrorist who promotes

chaos Chaos or CHAOS may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Fictional elements * Chaos (''Kinnikuman'') * Chaos (''Sailor Moon'') * Chaos (''Sesame Park'') * Chaos (''Warhammer'') * Chaos, in ''Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy'' * Cha ...

as the epitome of beauty and anarchy, in ''

The Man Who Was Thursday ''The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare'' is a 1908 novel by G. K. Chesterton. The book has been described as a metaphysical thriller. Plot summary Chesterton prefixed the novel with a poem written to Edmund Clerihew Bentley, revisiting the ...

'' (1908), by

G. K. Chesterton Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer, philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Of his writing style, ''Time'' observed: "Wh ...

. He is an

figure, representing

Lucifer Lucifer is one of various figures in folklore associated with the planet Venus. The entity's name was subsequently absorbed into Christianity as a name for the devil. Modern scholarship generally translates the term in the relevant Bible passage ...

. ; Mafile: A murderous terrorist, in ''An Anarchist'' (1905), by

Joseph Conrad Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, ; 3 December 1857 – 3 August 1924) was a Poles in the United Kingdom#19th century, Polish-British novelist and short story writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest writers in t ...

. The unnamed mechanic, referred to as "Crocodile" and "Anarchisto de Barcelona" denies being an anarchist, but is labeled one by the narrator at the end of the story. However, two other characters, Simon and Mafile, are more clearly identified as anarchists within the text. The e-text of
A Set of Six
' is available online through

Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg (PG) is a Virtual volunteering, volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, as well as to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks." It was founded in 1971 by American writer Michael S. Hart and is the ...

. Gutenberg.org. 22 February 2007 ; Marguerite Allard: A French-Canadian anarchist in ''Foxhunt'' (2022) by Luke Francis Beirne. ''Foxhunt'' follows a group of ex-pat writers in London in the early years of the Cold War. Allard, a central character, explicitly identifies as an anarchist. She writes for and edits a London-based magazine after leaving Montreal, where she operated a radical print-shop. ; The Mechanic (a.k.a. ''Crocodile'' & ''Anarchisto de Barcelona''): An anonymous escaped convict, driven mad by his association with anarchists, and who never reveals his true name, in ''An Anarchist'' (1905), by

. He denies being an anarchist, but is still labeled one by the narrator at the end of the story. ; Paula Mendoza: An anarchist who uses unconventional methods as a

diplomat A diplomat (from grc, δίπλωμα; romanized ''diploma'') is a person appointed by a state or an intergovernmental institution such as the United Nations or the European Union to conduct diplomacy with one or more other states or internati ...

to maintain peace between antagonistic political factions, in ''

Floating Worlds Cecelia Holland (born December 31, 1943) is an American historical fiction novelist. Early life and education Holland was born December 31, 1943, in Henderson, Nevada. She grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, where she started writing at age 12, rec ...

'' 1975, by

Cecelia Holland Cecelia Holland (born December 31, 1943) is an American historical fiction novelist. Early life and education Holland was born December 31, 1943, in Henderson, Nevada. She grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, where she started writing at age 12, rec ...

. ;

Merlyn Merlin ( cy, Myrddin, kw, Marzhin, br, Merzhin) is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a mage, with several other main roles. His usual depiction, based on an amalgamation of historic and leg ...

(as portrayed by the author): The

Arthurian King Arthur ( cy, Brenin Arthur, kw, Arthur Gernow, br, Roue Arzhur) is a Legend, legendary king of Great Britain, Britain, and a central figure in the medieval literary tradition known as the Matter of Britain. In the earliest tradition ...

wizard, portrayed as an anarchist,

anti-communist Anti-communism is Political movement, political and Ideology, ideological opposition to communism. Organized anti-communism developed after the 1917 October Revolution in the Russian Empire, and it reached global dimensions during the Cold War, w ...

anti-fascist Anti-fascism is a political movement in opposition to fascist ideologies, groups and individuals. Beginning in European countries in the 1920s, it was at its most significant shortly before and during World War II, where the Axis powers were ...

, and

antimilitarist Antimilitarism (also spelt anti-militarism) is a doctrine that opposes war, relying heavily on a critical theory of imperialism and was an explicit goal of the First and Second International. Whereas pacifism is the doctrine that disputes (especi ...

, in ''

The Book of Merlyn ''The Book of Merlyn'' is an Arthurian fantasy book by British writer T. H. White. It is the conclusion of ''The Once and Future King'', but it was published separately and posthumously. Plot summary The book opens as King Arthur prepares himse ...

'' 1941, by

T. H. White Terence Hanbury "Tim" White (29 May 1906 – 17 January 1964) was an English writer best known for his Arthurian novels, published together in 1958 as ''The Once and Future King''. One of his most memorable is the first of the series, '' The Sw ...

. ; Michaelis: An underground terrorist, in ''

The Secret Agent ''The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale'' is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1907.. The story is set in London in 1886 and deals with Mr. Adolf Verloc and his work as a spy for an unnamed country (presumably Russia). ''The Secret Agent' ...

'' (1907), by

. ; Ossipon: An underground terrorist, in ''

'' (1907), by

. ;

Robert Penn Robert Penn (October 10, 1872 – June 8, 1912) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Spanish–American War. Biography On July 20, 1898, Penn wa ...

: An agent of the ''Anarchist League'', in ''

'' (1954), by

. Robert Penn is among a trio of anarchists tasked with investigating rumors of a government in hiding near a remote mountain valley. En route his group is intercepted by spies of the state, who are ordered to kill the agents. Of the three, Penn does not survive, though the spies die with him. ; Shevek: An experimental

physicist A physicist is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics, which encompasses the interactions of matter and energy at all length and time scales in the physical universe. Physicists generally are interested in the root or ultimate caus ...

and theoretician, attempting to develop a ''General Temporal Theory'', in ''

The Dispossessed ''The Dispossessed'' (in later printings titled ''The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia'') is a 1974 anarchist utopian science fiction novel by American writer Ursula K. Le Guin, one of her seven Hainish Cycle novels. It is one of a small number o ...

'' (1974), by

Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018) was an American author best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the '' Earthsea'' fantasy series. She was ...

. ; Simon: A murderous terrorist, in ''An Anarchist'' (1905), by

. ; Silvia Tolby: An agent of the ''Anarchist League'', in ''

'' (1954), by

. Silvia Tolby is among a trio of anarchists tasked with investigating rumors of a government in hiding near a remote mountain valley. She is kidnapped by military scouts after falling unconscious in a car wreck. She is taken to the government center and questioned by the

, the last "government robot". Her father, Edward Tolby, assassinates the robot and rescues her. ; Viceroy Wilson: An anarchist and former football player in

Carl Hiaasen Carl Hiaasen (; born March 12, 1953) is an American journalist and novelist. He began his career as a newspaper reporter and by the late 1970s had begun writing novels in his spare time, both for adults and for young-adult readers. Two of his no ...

's ''

Tourist Season ''Tourist Season'' is a 1986 novel by Carl Hiaasen. It was his first solo novel, after co-writing several mystery/thriller novels with William Montalbano. Plot ''Las Noches de Diciembre'' (Spanish, "The Nights of December") is a small terrori ...

'' (1986)

Television/film

;

Cassian Andor Cassian Andor is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, primarily portrayed by actor Diego Luna. Introduced in the feature film ''Rogue One'' (2016) as a supporting character, he is the protagonist of the ongoing prequel televisio ...

: A rebel thief, soldier, pilot and assassin in '' Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' (2016) and Star Wars: Andor. He is an insurrectionary anarchist.: ; Cosmo: A former 1960s

radical Radical may refer to: Politics and ideology Politics *Radical politics, the political intent of fundamental societal change *Radicalism (historical), the Radical Movement that began in late 18th century Britain and spread to continental Europe and ...

and

hacker A hacker is a person skilled in information technology who uses their technical knowledge to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle, within a computerized system by non-standard means. Though the term ''hacker'' has become associated in popu ...

, performed by

Ben Kingsley Sir Ben Kingsley (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji; 31 December 1943) is an English actor. He has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two ...

in ''

Sneakers Sneakers (also called trainers, athletic shoes, tennis shoes, gym shoes, kicks, sport shoes, flats, running shoes, or runners) are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise, but which are now also widely used fo ...

'' (1992). Cosmo, who finances his anarchist activities with a

day job Employment is a relationship between two parties regulating the provision of paid labour services. Usually based on a contract, one party, the employer, which might be a corporation, a not-for-profit organization, a co-operative, or any other ...

as a

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for

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, schemes to steal an experimental "universal decryptor", which will allow him to hack into and destroy all computerized financial records, effectively toppling the

capitalist Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Central characteristics of capitalism include capital accumulation, competitive markets, price system, priva ...

system and (he hopes) laying the groundwork for a horizontalist society. ; Dennis: A

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member of an

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in ''

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'' (1975). ; Dol-Suk: A knife fighter and assassin, and member of an underground terrorist cell, in ''

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'' (''Anakiseuteu'') (2000). The role of Dol-Suk is played by Lee Bum-Soo.The main characters repeatedly self-identify as anarchists throughout the script of the film, in ''

'' (''Anakiseuteu'') (2000). ; Double D: A slacker and

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. He is played by

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in ''

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'' (2002).Puck, Johnny Red, and Karla, repeatedly identify themselves and several other characters as anarchists throughout the script of the film. ; Esoqq: A violently independent and anti-social alien. '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', episode 66, "

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" (1990).

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performed the role. ; Floren: An

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Mujeres Libres Mujeres Libres ( en, Free Women, italic=yes) was an anarchist women's organisation that existed in Spain from 1936 to 1939. Founded by Lucía Sánchez Saornil, Mercedes Comaposada, and Amparo Poch y Gascón as a small women's group in Madrid, it ...

member, spirit

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, and militia soldier during the

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'' (''Libertarias'') (1996). The role of Floren is performed by

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.The main characters repeatedly self-identify as anarchists throughout the script of the film. ; Gin: A

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. She is played by

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in ''

'' (2002). ; Johnny Red: A 1960s radical who idealizes Sweden. He is played by John Savage in ''

'' (2002). ; Han Myung-Gon: A disguise artist and leader of an underground terrorist cell, in ''

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with issues of

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, in ''

'' (2002). She is played by

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. ; Kim: An exiled hero of the

. He is played by

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in ''

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'' (''El Embrujo de Shanghai'') (2002)."By then he'd befriended the libertarians." 22:02 "He'd sell books on anarchy and revolutionary pamphlets to the customers. 27:16 ; Lee Geun: A

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, and member of an underground terrorist cell, in ''

''. Lee Geun is portrayed by Jeong Jun-ho. (''Anakiseuteu'') (2000). ;Lily Cruz/Ivy Aguas: A strong woman vowing revenge against the corrupt and terroristic/fascistic Ardiente political clan responsible for her family's loss, in ''

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In this 2017-2018 Philippine political action-crime-suspense epic. ; Nandu Forcat: A former soldier in the

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, in ''

'' (''El Embrujo de Shanghai'') (2002). ; Pedro: An inmate in a World War II era German prison camp, captured while trying to assassinate

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. He is played by

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in ''

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'' (''Pasqualino Settebellezze'') (1975). ; Pilar: An

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, in ''

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. ; Puck: A college dropout, slacker, and

, in ''

'' (2002). He is played by

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. ; Rick Pratt: A college student, activist, and self-proclaimed "people's poet" in the 1982

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television series, '' The Young Ones'', created and performed by

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. Rick is a

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-throwing attention-seeker, and fan of

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. It is implied in the final episode that contrary to his

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pretensions, he is from an upper class,

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background. He and his co-stars die in the final episode of the series when, having robbed a bank, the bus they are escaping in falls over a cliff and explodes. Mayall created "Rick" as one of several characters he portrayed during his solo act at

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, during the early 1980s. Mayall co-created ''The Young Ones'' with then girlfriend

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during the same period. Injecting the character into the series, it was pitched to the BBC and subsequently picked up for production. ; Sweeney: A promiscuous

, and DJ who works at a record store in ''

'' (2002). Sweeney (

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) is one of the squatters who falls under the control of the nihilist, Johnny Black, through an addiction to cocaine. ; Sang-Gu: A member-in-training of an underground terrorist cell in ''

'' (''Anakiseuteu'') (2000). Sang-Gu (Kim In-Kwon) is adopted into the terror cell after they rescue him from a public execution. Orphaned after his family was killed during a village massacre, he traveled to Shanghai to take part in revenge killings against Japanese politicians. He becomes an apprentice to each of the senor cell members, but gravitates to Seregay, and is the only witness to Seregay's death. As the only surviving member of the cell, the narration of the film is told from his perspective decades later. ; Seregay: An expert

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and assassin, and member of an underground terrorist cell in the

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, ''

'' (''Anakiseuteu'') (2000). Seregay (

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), is an old comrade of Lee Geun, and a victim of torture at the hands of Japanese interrogators, leading to a self-destructive

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addiction. After failing a mission, he is ordered by his leftist leaders to redeem himself by taking part in an impossible assassination mission. Surprisingly, he succeeds, but is betrayed by another assassin sent to be sure he is killed. ; Tina Santiago: A young mother and widow of an

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veteran, turned militant Black bloc protester in ''

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'' (2004). Actress

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was arrested during filming for breaking an anti-mask ordinance at the

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. The script of the film was quickly rewritten to account for her absence, and live footage of the arrest was included in the movie, portrayed instead as the arrest of the character, Santiago.Tina Santiago (

) is identified and categorized as an anarchist by the

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near the end of the film. ;

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: An anarchist, terrorist, and criminal gang lord, created by producer and screenwriter

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for the television series Gotham, and played by actor

Cameron Monaghan Cameron Riley Monaghan (born ) is an American actor and model. He is known for his role as Ian Gallagher on the Showtime comedy-drama series '' Shameless'' and as twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska, who serve as origins for the Joker, on th ...

. The character acts as a tribute and forerunner to the Batman supervillain Joker, as well as exploring the mythology of the character. ; Yorgi: An anarchist, terrorist, and criminal gang lord, in the film ''

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'' (2002). Yogi (

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) was an officer in the

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during the

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, until he and his subordinates grew disgusted by the corruption of the government and the deaths of their own comrades. They mutinied, and reorganized as a

criminal organization Organized crime (or organised crime) is a category of transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals to engage in illegal activity, most commonly for profit. While organized crime is generally th ...

, ''Anarchy 99'', named for the year their rebellion. In an effort to eliminate government on a global scale, he builds an automated submarine, ''Ahab'', that will anonymously launch deadly gas at several cities worldwide, in the hope that the resulting social turmoil will initiate a breakdown in global order, leaving only a condition of "anarchy". He is killed by Xander Cage, who then successfully neutralizes the poison aboard the ''Ahab''. ;

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in the

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original series, ''

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'' (1999). She is of an empathic and telepathic alien species, and has skills in drug and explosive manufacture. :She dies early in season three of the series, sacrificing herself to save the lives of her shipmates. In reality, actress

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was unable to continue playing the character, as the makeup effects were harming her kidneys. ;

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: Antagonist of the third season of Nickelodeon TV series ''

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''. Zaheer is a self-described Anarchist and leader of the terrorist organization Order of the Red Lotus. Zaheer's goal throughout the series is to create a worldwide society based on the principles of freedom and chaos by overthrowing all world governments and killing the Avatar. Though born a non-bender, Zaheer gains the ability of airbending after Harmonic Convergence, which he becomes greatly adept gaining the ability of flight, a technique that no other airbender in the show has been shown to have. ; Swift Wind: A recurring character in the Netflix animated series ''

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, gained the ability to speak and think alongside various magical abilities following his transformation from a

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. Soon afterwards, he decided to dedicate himself to the cause of freeing horses from stables across

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. While never overtly referred to as an anarchist, Swift Wind does express a desire to "dismantle unjust

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", and subscribes to a belief which he summarizes under the slogan "freedom, equality, and hay for all".

Theatre

;Tom Collins: A philosophy professor with

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- and

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-winning

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, ''

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'' (1996), by

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. He is the friend and former roommate of several characters, including Roger, Mark, Benny, and Maureen, and is Angel's lover. During musical numbers, the performer playing Tom sings

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.The character, Tom Collins, is identified twice within the script of the musical as an anarchist. Once by the character Mark, "Enter Tom Collins, computer genius, teacher, vagabond anarchist, who ran naked through the Parthenon," and again later by the character Angel, "And Collins will recount his exploits as an anarchist..." The character is inspired by "Colline", a character in ''

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'', by

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Opera

;Mario Cavaradossi: Tosca's husband. Cavaradossi was a fugitive and he died by Scarpia's order, who was the chief of police.

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See also

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