Marxism and the MatrixEssay Preview: Marxism and the MatrixReport this essayThe movie, “The Matrix” is an outstanding example of the term “Marxism”. Simply put, Marxism is the political and economic theory of Marx, advocating abolition of private property, and state provision of work and subsistence for all, and to be a Marxist, is to follow Karl Marx’s theories. Along the lines of Marx’s theories; a reality and way of life in the Matrix is maintained, oppressed, discovered, and eventually explained. Marx advocates a violent change, and The Matrix demonstrates this type of propaganda. The character Trinity sets the tone from the very start with her defying antics, and Neo’s role is realized; as this reality that is the Matrix is explained. The Wachowski brothers’ film, The Matrix, easily lends itself to a Marxist interpretation.
Racial and Sexual Diversity and Gender Identity In the first two parts of the movie, it is shown that the characters in the trilogy are all African American. While the filmmakers are in great detail focused on portraying both the Asian and Black characters who are shown in the movie, the differences in race and gender identity were a feature of their respective sets of characters. In their roles, many characters are visibly different from everyone else during their time. For example, all the characters are African American, and have their hair styled in a way that reflects that racial/ethnicity. This means that many characters have a long dark streak that is less visible, but which is often less apparent to the general audience. As with all the character references in a movie, it is important to note that in order to understand the film it is better to take a look at the film itself as a whole and understand what it has to say. The movie is shown to present a complex set of social, political, and economic problems, and yet this is not the case. As it is mentioned in the movie, there are a multitude of “social ills,” from poverty to unemployment and unemployment in the community, to racism, sexism, and a general lack of diversity among people. For example, there exists a “friggin poor African American man,” who is often depicted as the primary focus of the plot. The movie’s portrayal of African-Americans as criminals, traitors and traitors makes this characterization possible. One would be forgiven for thinking this is the problem; but what truly changes is the character’s gender identity in this movie.[1] As stated in The Matrix, white women are portrayed as traitors to the black man, and so it is in the movie that each woman is portrayed as being a slave, who is also the primary focus for the plot. The film shows these different roles, with these three characters appearing as black, white, and bisexual: Trinity, Anselm, and Gabor. They show a mixed race, working class American Indian who is sometimes described as a slave under the name “Kali” (aka “Kali, Kali”) in order to gain a better education for the young men she trains. In the second and third installments of the movie we see a “malesque” Indian men who live in the same town together that they have before the war. This depiction is not the only part of The Matrix that has its representation in the movie; as is the case with many aspects of the storyline. The majority of the Asian protagonists in The Matrix were either Caucasian or black or were from the same communities; it is also apparent in many of the characters, that they have diverse backgrounds that is shown. The Asian characters are mainly the work of the studio, not necessarily of individual creators, it is only in an attempt to depict their work better.[2] The Asian characters of The Matrix are all represented as Asian-American on screen, as are most of the other characters that are portrayed on screen. However, for example, there is little mention of The Matrix among the cast of The Matrix. In The Matrix, all
Racial and Sexual Diversity and Gender Identity In the first two parts of the movie, it is shown that the characters in the trilogy are all African American. While the filmmakers are in great detail focused on portraying both the Asian and Black characters who are shown in the movie, the differences in race and gender identity were a feature of their respective sets of characters. In their roles, many characters are visibly different from everyone else during their time. For example, all the characters are African American, and have their hair styled in a way that reflects that racial/ethnicity. This means that many characters have a long dark streak that is less visible, but which is often less apparent to the general audience. As with all the character references in a movie, it is important to note that in order to understand the film it is better to take a look at the film itself as a whole and understand what it has to say. The movie is shown to present a complex set of social, political, and economic problems, and yet this is not the case. As it is mentioned in the movie, there are a multitude of “social ills,” from poverty to unemployment and unemployment in the community, to racism, sexism, and a general lack of diversity among people. For example, there exists a “friggin poor African American man,” who is often depicted as the primary focus of the plot. The movie’s portrayal of African-Americans as criminals, traitors and traitors makes this characterization possible. One would be forgiven for thinking this is the problem; but what truly changes is the character’s gender identity in this movie.[1] As stated in The Matrix, white women are portrayed as traitors to the black man, and so it is in the movie that each woman is portrayed as being a slave, who is also the primary focus for the plot. The film shows these different roles, with these three characters appearing as black, white, and bisexual: Trinity, Anselm, and Gabor. They show a mixed race, working class American Indian who is sometimes described as a slave under the name “Kali” (aka “Kali, Kali”) in order to gain a better education for the young men she trains. In the second and third installments of the movie we see a “malesque” Indian men who live in the same town together that they have before the war. This depiction is not the only part of The Matrix that has its representation in the movie; as is the case with many aspects of the storyline. The majority of the Asian protagonists in The Matrix were either Caucasian or black or were from the same communities; it is also apparent in many of the characters, that they have diverse backgrounds that is shown. The Asian characters are mainly the work of the studio, not necessarily of individual creators, it is only in an attempt to depict their work better.[2] The Asian characters of The Matrix are all represented as Asian-American on screen, as are most of the other characters that are portrayed on screen. However, for example, there is little mention of The Matrix among the cast of The Matrix. In The Matrix, all
Racial and Sexual Diversity and Gender Identity In the first two parts of the movie, it is shown that the characters in the trilogy are all African American. While the filmmakers are in great detail focused on portraying both the Asian and Black characters who are shown in the movie, the differences in race and gender identity were a feature of their respective sets of characters. In their roles, many characters are visibly different from everyone else during their time. For example, all the characters are African American, and have their hair styled in a way that reflects that racial/ethnicity. This means that many characters have a long dark streak that is less visible, but which is often less apparent to the general audience. As with all the character references in a movie, it is important to note that in order to understand the film it is better to take a look at the film itself as a whole and understand what it has to say. The movie is shown to present a complex set of social, political, and economic problems, and yet this is not the case. As it is mentioned in the movie, there are a multitude of “social ills,” from poverty to unemployment and unemployment in the community, to racism, sexism, and a general lack of diversity among people. For example, there exists a “friggin poor African American man,” who is often depicted as the primary focus of the plot. The movie’s portrayal of African-Americans as criminals, traitors and traitors makes this characterization possible. One would be forgiven for thinking this is the problem; but what truly changes is the character’s gender identity in this movie.[1] As stated in The Matrix, white women are portrayed as traitors to the black man, and so it is in the movie that each woman is portrayed as being a slave, who is also the primary focus for the plot. The film shows these different roles, with these three characters appearing as black, white, and bisexual: Trinity, Anselm, and Gabor. They show a mixed race, working class American Indian who is sometimes described as a slave under the name “Kali” (aka “Kali, Kali”) in order to gain a better education for the young men she trains. In the second and third installments of the movie we see a “malesque” Indian men who live in the same town together that they have before the war. This depiction is not the only part of The Matrix that has its representation in the movie; as is the case with many aspects of the storyline. The majority of the Asian protagonists in The Matrix were either Caucasian or black or were from the same communities; it is also apparent in many of the characters, that they have diverse backgrounds that is shown. The Asian characters are mainly the work of the studio, not necessarily of individual creators, it is only in an attempt to depict their work better.[2] The Asian characters of The Matrix are all represented as Asian-American on screen, as are most of the other characters that are portrayed on screen. However, for example, there is little mention of The Matrix among the cast of The Matrix. In The Matrix, all
Early in the film, the character, Trinity, clearly sets the tone for the ensuing conflict in the film. She is seen fighting with what appears to be government forces and a bunch of established types in black suits. She is seen defying gravity, while fighting the earthbound forces that oppose her. Later, in the film, we discover that Trinity, in fact, is the more earthbound, because she is actually “real”, while the forces of the social order are unreal constructs of a computer entity. They are still, however, opposites and they still continue to fight, to the bitter end, it seems.
The main character in the movie goes by the name Anderson and at first seems to be a typical member of the society. We discover, however, that he is also a computer hacked by the alias Neo. And Neo, as his name implies, is different, a new type of person. Neo is invited by a leader of a group of rebels to venture down the “Rabbit hole” and is encouraged to take a Red pill which will supposedly lead him to fantasy land. Red is a color always associated with Marxism. When Neo takes the pill it is not fantasy that he is exposed to, but reality. He soon discovers that his whole life has been a fantasy constructed by machines. These machines control the world, by controlling the means of economic production. People have themselves become that means of production, in that their bodies have become the energy source that keeps the economic machine running. Neo is informed by one of the rebels — that he is nothing more than a “coppertop”, a battery that runs the system. But he also finds hope, because the rebels are fighting back — and, as Marx had hoped, the “grave diggers” are going to try to destroy the capitalistic machines. Life in the Matrix is not quite the Utopia Marx envisioned. And we discover this by observing Mr. Anderson’s daily grind, as he follows the daily routine of a dead-end job. This is not an ideal life for any man. One would want to escape, question, and break free of this routine that is his “life”.
As the plot of The Matrix advances, this “reality” is explained. Neo eventually wakes up, and witnesses the truth — a world controlled, by machines. As he awakens to a dark desolate world, towers taller than sky scrapers surround him, loaded with humans — in a cocooned state. Machines monitor these sleeping humans – who are unaware of the truth. One of these machines quickly scans Neo, and realizes things aren’t quite