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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 5 page report discusses the 1999 movie, “The Matrix,” from
the viewpoint of determining what is and what is not reality. If
one is awakened from what they have assumed to be reality into a
new realm, what is to guarantee that the new “reality” truly is
real? The movie itself may also be viewed as cultural production
in which the most common sociological features of the modern
United States -- race, gender, class -- may be considered in
terms of what characters, their backgrounds, ethnicity, gender,
and attitudes say about the social realities of both the world
outside the “matrix” of the movie and the actual social matrix of
life in 21st century America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Page Count:
5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_BWmatsoc.doc
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dream, Neo? How would you know the difference between the dream world and the real world?" At that point, the audience understands that Neo (Keanu Reeves) is entering (or
has already entered) a realm in which the social dynamics and collective psychology of its participants is far different than he had ever anticipated. As he dozes in front of
his computer and then sees "it" talking to him the generally agreed-upon reality of his world is beginning to re-align itself. The movie itself may also be viewed as
cultural production in which the most common sociological features of the modern United States -- race, gender, class -- may be considered in terms of what characters, their backgrounds, ethnicity,
gender, and attitudes say about the social realities of both the world outside the "matrix" of the movie and the actual social matrix of life in 21st century America.
The Social Construct of Neo "Neo" or "Mr. Anderson" as the "agents" refer to him is outside the social norm of the reality he inhabits. After all, Neo is
white, male, intelligent, and working in some type of corporate setting that seems to be completely part of the proper and middle classes establishment of business. He is well-aware that
he must conform to the boundaries within that world (i.e. showing up for work on time, wearing a tie, respectfully agreeing with his supervisor), however, he is still well-aware that
something is out of balance in the world that surrounds him. He understands the social psychology around him but he also understands that he does not readily fit in
it. He has tried to conform to the social norms with which he has been presented and yet he is certain something is not quite right. The audience
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