Symbolism, Philosophy and Allegory

The Many Meanings of the Matrix
- Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Ken Jennings interviews Larry Wachowski

The Matrix Unfolded

Question: There are quite a few hidden messages in the movie that I notice the more I watch it. Can you tell me about how many there are?

Wachowski Bros: There are more than you’ll ever know.

-Information compiled from multiple viewings, newsgroup discussion, and other internet sources. Thanks to everyone for the input!

-The answers given below may or may not be the ‘right’ ones (but try not to think of it as right or wrong…)

-Direct quotes written by FAQ contributors other than me appear within << >> marks. Quotes from the movie/screenplay or informational websites appear within ” ” marks.

Christian
- Christian Allegories

FAQ 1
- These Frequently Asked Questions have no definite answers

FAQ 2
- These Frequently Asked Questions have definite answers

Foreshadowing
- Moments in the films that allude to future events

Literary
- References that were inspired by literature

Little Details
- References based on items and other features

Names
- Characters, places, and more

Numbers
- Symbolism based on numbers

Religious
- Religious Allegories

Messiah and the Matrix
- Guest Essay – Thursday, January 24, 2002

Philosophy of The Matrix
- Guest Essay – Tuesday, May 22, 2002