IRP (Independent Research Project) - "The Matrix"

The famous pop culture movie, The Matrix, has many ties to the archetypal heroes and characters of other classic literature or literature in general. "The Matrix is a film that blends the traditions of the heroic quest and the ancient beliefs of Buddhist enlightenment with revolutionary photography and a trend setting techno music score to create a modern allegory about humans versus machines. The movie also incorporates Jungian psychology, Kung Fu action sequences, and elements …

…characters in other stories. Such metaphors or examples includes alice in wonderland, jung psychology, king arthur, star wars, buddhism, etc. ""The Matrix" uses visual effects to bring a horrifying reality to the screen. It uses all the techniques of movies; Lights, filming/camera techniques, acting, stunts, corresponding music, and the best special effects of its time. But the plot uses literaterary techniques/effects of concepts, allusions, irony, and the archetypes of being/becoming a hero."