The Matrix Symbolism Analysis

The Matrix is a very well organized motion picture. There are many different scenes that symbolize various types of conclusions about society. Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, as well as many other characters have different meanings to them. In order to see all of the symbolic references in The Matrix it needs to be viewed numerous times otherwise it's not hard to miss half of them. The Matrix illustrates that modern day life can be depicted and is not as complex as it could be.

The characters in The Matrix were part of a symbolizing system; each character held their own meaning to what they represented in the story. Morpheus signifies Neo's guide. He found Neo, showed him "the door" and then helped mold Neo into his potential; the potential to be "the one," the …show more content…
For example Trinity and Neo played the Snow White theme. This is shown at the end when the agent kills Neo but he is then revived when Trinity kisses him. When Mouse Sacrifices himself to save the rest of the group he shows the quality of a Christ figure; someone who is self-less and cares about the better good for all. The group of "ravers" that brought Neo to the party where Trinity was waiting are the invitation to The Matrix. They are like boatmen that bring people across the river. Neo had the role of the hero. After Neo was willing to give his own life for Morpheuses he became this all powerful, free-minded guy who ends up dedicating himself and his life, to freeing and saving others from the grip of The Matrix. These characters indicate good personifications in The Matrix.

The Matrix has bad personifications as well. The double-crosser in this story is Cipher. Cipher killed his crewmembers because it was the only way he could get what he wanted-, which was ignorance of the truth- so he helped get the enemy the codes for the Nebuchadnezzar. If a person wants something bad enough there are no limitations to what they will do to get it. The movie shows this