Assessment Guidelines for Module IV — The Matrix Trilogy

A. Data (100 points):

1. The Matrix, 1999

2. The Matrix Reloaded, 2003 (May)

3. The Matrix Revolutions, 2003 (October)

Written and Directed by The Wachowskis

B. Essay (200 points):

Recount and explicate the unfolding development/path of one of the following characters:

a. Neo

b. Trinity

c. Morpheus

d. Smith

Do so by tracing the details of this development throughout the three films, citing scenes and events throughout in a careful and thorough manner. Your exposition should weave literal description and metaphoric/allegorical interpretation of this character’s journey

Conclude your essay by situating this character’s unfolding path in the overall literal and allegorical content of the film – the role/function this character plays within and for the trilogy’s narrative unfolding.