Comparing The Matrix 'And Sophie's World'

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Reality is the blurred truth as shown by the Matrix by Andy and Lana Wachowski and Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder. Both pieces depict the theme - reality versus truth. The Wachowskis set the protagonist, Neo, in a simulated reality called “The Matrix”. Neo as the name suggests, represents “New” as he is the “chosen one” to defeat the sentinels. Similarly, Sophie’s name means “wise” or “wisdom” as she is also chosen to be exposed to the truth. Symbolism is an integral factor behind the significant message the movie and book conveys: we are living deep in the rabbit’s fur. Neo and Sophie encountered the choice to see the ugly truth through objects presented to them. In Neo’s case, he was given an option to choose the red pill (truth) or blue

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