Over the last three lessons, we have been watching The Matrix. I really enjoyed this film; it's very different to the films that I usually watch and I would not have watched it if we hadn't in class because I didn't think I would have liked it. However, it was very exciting and interesting, and was a great example of The Hero's Journey.
Identifying aspects of The Hero's Journey:
1. Call to adventure
The call to adventure in The Matrix was when Neo was woken up by his computer and received the message to follow the white rabbit. He follows the girl with the tattoo of the white rabbit and this leads to him meeting with Trinity which is the beginning of his adventure.
2. Refusal of Call
The refusal of call was when Neo was being followed by the agents and refused to follow the instructions of escaping the building through the window.
3. Supernatural Aid
The supernatural aid was when Morpheus helped Neo use the fake world to his advantage and trained him.
4. Crossing the First Threshold
The crossing of the first threshold was when Neo was offered to take either the red or blue pill, and he chose to take the red pill.
5. Belly of the Whale
This is when Neo wakes up in the 'pod' and has cables connected to him.
6. Road of Trials
This is when Morpheus teaches Neo more about the matrix and completes simulations, including jumping from building to building.
7. Meeting with the Goddess
This is when Neo meets with The Oracle and she tells him his fate.
8. Temptation
The temptation is when Cypher betrays everyone and tells Neo that he's not the one and shouldn't have chosen the red pill.
9. Atonement with Father
This is when Neo saves Morpheus after he was taken by the agents.
10. Apostasias
This is when Neo died after being shot multiple times by Agent Smith, but came back to life.
11. The Ultimate Boon
This is when Neo destroys Agent Smith and is able to see the matrix. He realises that he is the one and that he can control the fake world around him.
12. Refusal of Return
There isn't a clear refusal of return in The Matrix.
13. Magic Flight
This is when Neo takes the call to leave the matrix and go back to the real world.
14. Rescue from Without
This is when Trinity confesses her love for Neo and kisses him.
15. Crossing the Return Threshold
This is after Neo is resurrected and he has full control over everything, and defeats Agent Smith
16. Master of Two Worlds
Neo is now the master of both worlds, the real world and the fake world.
17. Freedom to Live
Neo now has the freedom to live after defeating Agent Smith, realising that he is the one and being able to see the matrix
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