Essay On The Matrix Hero's Journey

The Matrix’s use of technology and philosophy was groundbreaking to the film industry. Although the film brought a new fascinating science fiction plot never seen before, it is clear the film follows the hero’s journey. The Matrix uses biblical references and perception to bring new ideas, resulting in the evolution of the hero’s journey into a more modern version. To understand Neo’s journey in The Matrix one must understand how the biblical references strengthen the hero’s journey. For most people The Matrix is a film that tested the waters of new technology, action, and science fiction. After observing the film on a philosophical level, one can see how every aspect of the film carries a meaning and purpose. According to Steven Tomkins at BBC “Many see [The Matrix] as a Christian allegory, which is natural enough because it draws so much on the life of Jesus” (BBC 1). The most clear connection is with the character’s names.
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The film begins in Room 303. Take out the zero and it becomes 33, the age in which Christ dies. Trinity’s name carries the base “tri” which again refers to the Holy Trinity and The Matrix trilogy. Lastly, Christ resurrects after three day. All these small references to the number three carry a significant meaning to the film.
Although Trinity does help Neo on his journey, he could not take a journey without a path to follow. This path is built by his mentor Morpheus who guides Neo to fulfil the mission. Morpheus name also carries a deeper meaning he is godlike. Morpheus is the greek god of dreams, his name literally means “he who forms”. Now Morpheus did not place Neo into a dream, instead Morphus woke Neo up from the illusions of the world. Neo awoke from the matrix which he believed was his reality. Morpheus believed in Neo and proved sustainable knowledge and resources to help guide him through his