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"The Matrix" and the "Power of Myth"
Analytical Essay # 56038
An analysis of how the film, "The Matrix," follows the motif of a myth, as outlined by Joseph Campbell in his book, "The Power of Myth."
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages) |
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MLA | 2004
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Published on: Feb 12, 2005
Paper Summary:
This paper examines how "The Matrix" is an example of a "modern day myth" and how the format for a mythological hero story, laid out by Joseph Campbell in his "The Power of Myth," could easily be applied to many contemporary films and novels. It shows how our society's thirst for these stories indicates something profound about human nature. Human beings want to know what is truly out there beyond the stars for they want to believe in something greater than themselves.From the Paper:
"Modern society has created an antiseptic and sterile setting for the story of human life. Neo recognizes this fact and feels that there was always something missing; there was always something not quite right. Neo is the hero of this story, and as such, the film begins with this general uneasiness in his character; a restlessness; a searching. According to Campbell the typical adventure begins with someone "who feels there's something lacking in the normal experiences available or permitted to the members of his society. This person then takes off on al series of adventures beyond the ordinary, either to recover what has been lost or to discover some life-giving elixir." (Campbell 123). Neo soon meets Morpheus, and with his aid is reborn into the true world."Visitors who viewed this Analytical Essay also liked these:
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APA Citation:
"The Matrix" and the "Power of Myth" (2012, April 01). Retrieved May 23, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-The-Matrix-and-the-Power-of-Myth/56038
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""The Matrix" and the "Power of Myth"" 01 April 2012. Web. 23 May. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-The-Matrix-and-the-Power-of-Myth/56038>
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