| Morpheus |
Neo’s
instructor and guide. May be viewed as the one who
prepares the path for the One, similar to the role
of John the Baptist. He also may represent the Father
role in the Godhead. |
| Thomas
Anderson |
Neo’s
original name. Thomas was the name of one of the disciples
of Jesus who is known as “Doubting Thomas."
Anderson when translated means “Son of Man.” |
| Neo |
The
hero and savior of Zion. Neo is referred to as the
“One” in the films. Neo literally means
“new.” |
| Trinity |
Neo’s
companion and encourager. May portray the third face
of God, the Holy Spirit. |
| Cypher |
The
traitor. Literally means “zero”or having
no influence or value. |
| the
Oracle |
A
prophetess who can see into the future and is used
to help Neo and others find their path. Also referred
to as the mother of the Matrix. |
| Agent
Smith |
One
of many sentient programs. Neo’s archenemy. |
| Keymaker |
He
has the key to the door that Neo must go through to
get to the Source and meet the Architect. |
| the
Architect |
A
computer program in “human” form created
to design the Matrix. He created the first version
of the Matrix that was supposed to be “a perfect
human world” and then created the current Matrix. |
| Commander
Lock |
In
charge of Zion’s army. |
| Councillor
Dillard |
A
member of the Council of Zion. |
| Niobi |
Morpheus
past love interest and captain of the ship The Logos. |
| Kid |
A
young man who is unplugged from the Matrix by Neo
and is very grateful to him. |
