Star Wars and The Matrix

There holds in heaven, if there is a heaven, a cabinet so sublime, so extravagantly constructed as to hold the two classics: Star Wars and The Matrix. Star Wars was the original space-western journey of the seventies – The Matrix is the Star Wars of the noughties.

Luke Skywalker was the well-built, blonde haired, blue eyed stereotypical American farmer of the time of Star Wars’ production. Today, western civilisation considers Neo an idol for modern boys. Neo is the rebellious tech-whiz, a computer junkie. In the 70’s, marrying the princess (cheerleader or a Kennedy) was the ultimate prize in becoming a man. Leia is a prize (a lei is a decorative Hawaiian garland, a prize). Trinity is a more politically correct prize - an equally skilful person. 
Darth Vader ('dearth', 'dark’, 'death' or 'dead' father) is the omnipotent father figure whose child is terrified of attack or disapproval. Agent Smith possesses the same limiting effect, as he is......

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Title: Star Wars And The Matrix - A Comparison
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