Archetype In The Matrix

Morpheus can be recognized with the archetype of The Ruler as he was able to effectively lead, manage and integrate all characters of the Nebuchadnezzar. Morpheus was the leader of the group of rebels in the real world and was always very strong, intelligent and brave. He assumed a leadership role within the group from the very beginning of the film and most of the times, he was the one who made the tough decisions within the group. He was the first to believe that Neo was “The One” and always believed in him more than anyone else. He guided Neo through his first steps and helped him grow toward the accomplishment of his quest. Unlike many other mentors, Morpheus never feared that Neo could outgrow him. In fact, he wanted Neo to become the most powerful man so he could help the team to save the world.
The Oracle represents the archetype of The Sage. She is a very wise woman who helped Neo on his journey by providing him with knowledge of self-purpose and guiding him to realize his own destiny. However, she was wrong about one prediction: She told Neo that he was not “The One”. On the other hand, she did tell …show more content…
However, since the film also portrays the typical process that heroes appear to experience, it can be consider a classic story. In the film, the hero Neo, was supported by additional archetypal figures such as: Trinity – The Lover, Morpheus – The Ruler and The Oracle – The Sage. And was confronted by Agent Smith – The Destroyer. Additionally, I was able to identify several stages of Joseph Campbell Hero’s Journey such as: The Call, Refusal of the Call, Accepting the Call and Crossing the Threshold, Obstacles Test and Trails, Helpers and Guides, Antagonist and Adversaries, and Finding the Treasure. Finally, I also made reference to mythical themes and patterns such as: Rebirth and Resurrection, Change and Transformation and Confronting the