The Matrix as a Dystopian Text

I know many of you are fans of the film The Matrix. It is certainly a fast-paced action film with stunning special effects. The Matrix is also a film that can be considered a dystopian work as it has many of the same characteristics found in dystopian novels such as The Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and Brave New World. Follow the links below to not only revise the genre but also to consider whether you would like to use The Matrix in your essays.

Dystopias:Definition and Characteristics

Dystopian Film Clips

Guide to Matrix Clip

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