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Matrix Film Analysis

The Matrix, a film by The Wachowski Brothers, tells the story of a virtual reality

world called the Matrix, in which humans are unknowingly trapped. The film has been

praised for its innovative storytelling and groundbreaking special effects. However, the film

also has a hidden layer of meaning that is only revealed upon closer inspection. The film is a

metaphor for the transgender experience, and the use of implicit ideology is essential to them

as filmmakers. This paper will discuss the implicit ideology, symbolism and metaphors used

throughout the film that helps to further the discussion on transgender issues and the use of

colour in the movie and how it helps to create a certain mood and atmosphere.

The term implicit ideology is defined as a system of ideas and beliefs embedded in a

society's practices, institutions, and discourses, shaping the consciousness of individuals in

that society. Using such ideology could be necessary for the Wachowskis as filmmakers

because it allows them to explore social issues subtly (Zimman 178). It also allows them to

tap into the psychological effects of film viewing, as discussed in class.

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or

action that is not applicable to suggest a resemblance. The purpose of a metaphor is to convey

complex ideas in a way that is easier for the reader or listener to understand. Symbolism is

characterized as using symbols to represent ideas, emotions, or physical objects (Petrovici et

al. 32). The Matrix uses several metaphors and symbols to further the discussion on

transgender issues. The film uses the metaphor of the "red pill" to represent the act of

transitioning from one gender to another. Neo takes a drug that allows him to see the world as
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it is instead of the false reality created for him. The act of taking the red pill represents the act

of coming to terms with one's true identity and beginning the transition process (Lasheras

45). The film also uses the "blue pill" metaphor to describe the action of living in denial of

one's true identity.

Another example of a metaphor in the film is the character of Morpheus, who

Laurence Fishburne plays. Morpheus is the rebel group's leader and is one of the first people

to believe in Neo's abilities. Morpheus is shown to be a wise and experienced leader in the

film. He is also shown to be very compassionate, which is evident in the scene where he

comforts Trinity after she is injured. Morpheus' character is a metaphor for the transgender

community's need for mentors and role models.

The matrix also uses colour to further the discussion on transgender issues. The

Matrix is a visually stunning film that uses colour to create a sense of otherworldliness. The

film's use of colour is one of the most striking aspects of its aesthetic. The film also uses red,

which is often associated with danger or bloodshed. In the scene where Trinity is injured, red

is significant. The colour represents Trinity's danger and the violence she has experienced

(Zhaojun et al. 21). The use of blue and green in the film's colour palette is also substantial.

The colours represent the masculine and feminine energy balance within the film's

transgender theme.

In conclusion, the matrix uses several metaphors and symbols to further the

discussion on transgender issues. The use of colour in the picture is equally crucial in this

aspect. Blue and green dominate the film's colour pallet, frequently linked with masculine

and feminine energy. The colour red is also used throughout the picture, which is generally

linked with danger or bloodshed. The usage of red is essential at the moment when Trinity is

harmed. The colour signifies Trinity's peril and the brutality she has experienced. Within the

film's transgender concept, the colours reflect a balance of masculine and feminine energy.
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Work Cited

Lasheras, Laura Alfaro. "Goodbye, Mr Anderson": Transgender Issues in The Matrix (Lilly

and Lana Wachowski, 1999)."

Petrovici, Iasmina, and Dean Ivan. "Film as Aesthetic Experience and Work of Art."

Postmodern Openings/Deschideri Postmoderne 10.3 (2019).

Zimman, Lal. "Pronouns and possibilities: Transgender language activism and

reform." Language and social justice in practice. Routledge, 2018. 176-183.

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