The Similarities that Exist between "The Matrix" and "The Allegory of the Cave"

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The Matrix and the Allegory of the Cave
Performative Matrix: Plato’s Allegory of The Cave, A Springboard for The Matrix
In this article, the author does a fantastic job at elaborating of the relationship between The Matrix and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. According to the article, The Matrix trilogy is grounded in the philosophy espoused by Plato in the allegory of the cave (Dew). The striking and truthful nature of the allegory, according to the author, is responsible for inspiring The Matrix trilogy and its characters. In order to demonstrate this thesis and its validity, the author proceeds to highlight the similarities that exist between The Matrix and the allegory of the cave.
In order to effectively demonstrate this fact, the author chooses to focus on the core aspects of the allegory and demonstrate their reiteration in the film. The first and most important aspect the author captures is that of puppet handlers. The presence of controlling authorities and figures in both the allegory and the film serves as a core point of the similarities between the two pieces of art (Dew). The article continues to explore this similarity through the shadows and the freed man. Further, the aspect of attaining freedom from the cave (and from the simulation in the film) is explored as a fundamental influence that transforms characters. The author concludes by demonstrating how society plays a key role in shaping one’s thoughts, opinions, and norms, much like they did in the allegory as well as in the film.
Matrix Philosophy: Plato’s Cave and The Matrix
In this article, John Partridge chooses to explore the philosophy behind The Matrix and how it was inspired by the allegory put forth by Plato. In this article, Partridge employs a step-wise approach in order to ensure that the message is clearly understood. First off, the article explores the Allegory of the Cave and what further elaborates on what Plato sought to achieve through it (Partridge). In essence, the author puts forth the idea that the allegory was meant to be a metaphor of how enlightenment occurs and why it is difficult to achieve in reality. The article further emphasizes the importance of ascent to the metaphor and to the achievement of enlightenment in society.
From this point, the author chooses to outline the similarities between the allegory and the film. The author explores the use of forms and how they affect both artworks as well as compares characters in both pieces. In doing so, the article raises critical questions on the need for self-examination, introspection, and contin...