Some Ramblings on Love

Within The Matrix, Love is viewed as a compelling force that allows the character to prosper despite how grim the situation may be. This love as viewed in The Matrix most likely resembles Phaedrus definition of love as inspiring lovers to earn the admiration through displaying “bravery on the battlefield” (178d-179b). In the Trilogy as a whole love acts as driving force behind each characters actions. In reference to the first movie, Morpheus is inspired by love to seek out Neo, train him and even sacrifice his life in order to allow Neo to escape from the pursuing Agent. Trinity displays love for Neo as she intimately kisses him in hopes of resurrecting the fallen hero; Neo also displays love for Morpheus as he sacrifices his safety as “The One” to rescue Morpheus.

In the second and third films Trinity, Morpheus and Neo once again express a love for one another as they continually risk their lives in hopes of prosperity of the other. Example of this lay in Trinity sacrificing her life to delay the agents in order to allow Neo to meet the Architect, Trinity flying The Logos to the Machine City in order to aid Neo stop the Machine, as well as Neo selecting his love for Trinity as opposed to rebooting the Matrix. However perhaps the most profound Love seen within the series is that of Neo as he sacrifices his life to defeat Agent Smith and ensure the prosperity of the human race.