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Gaandalf · 13 Nov 2003, 23:12

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(*) (*) (*) ROTK VS MATRIX parallel (*) (*) (*)

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, JRR Tolkien
There are many visible parallels between the final installment of the Matrix and the final installment of Tolkien's masterpiece. This may be wholly inadvertant, due exclusively to similar source material (Tolkien himself found inspiration for his work in legends, epics, and myths). However, it is so striking in depth that it is being included.

In both final chapters the main protagonist (Frodo/Neo), with a companion (Samwise/Trinity) must travel through enemy territory (Morder/01) in an attempt to end the main conflict against the overpowering force (Sauron/machine army). Both sets of heroes are beset by an uninvited enemy (Bane/Gollum). In the novels Frodo is so captivated by the ring that it is all he can think about, and all he can see (even in his sleep), drawing allusions to Neo's blinding. Both Frodo and Neo must travel through a desolate wasteland and past an impenetrable mountain range (Emyn Muil/machine battleships) to the heart of the enemy's power. Frodo must travel through a pitch dark volcano guided only by rivers of magma and the mystical light of Elendil, whereas Neo must travel through a dark monstrous machine building past rivers of flowing golden code visible to him by his near-mystical vision.

All the while a second group of Heroes must make a desperate and hasty defense of the last bastion of humanity (Minas Tirith/Zion). Only one of which (Aragorn/Niobe) can navigate through the treacherous path (Path of the Dead/maintenance tunnel) to get there in time. During the defense of the human stronghold a common female warrior (Eowyn/Zee) manages to defeat a primary opponent (Witch King/machine digger). The fighting here however, is ultimately a stalling action. True salvation lays solely in the hands of the primary heroes accomplishing their quest (destroying The One Ring/achieving peace) and defeating a powerful, disembodied enemy ruler (Eye of Sauron/Deus Ex Machina).

13 Nov 2003, 23:12	#489
Gaandalf The White Rider Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: with charlotte Posts: 4,253	() () () Spoilers ahead () () () () () () ROTK VS MATRIX parallel () () () Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, JRR Tolkien There are many visible parallels between the final installment of the Matrix and the final installment of Tolkien's masterpiece. This may be wholly inadvertant, due exclusively to similar source material (Tolkien himself found inspiration for his work in legends, epics, and myths). However, it is so striking in depth that it is being included. In both final chapters the main protagonist (Frodo/Neo), with a companion (Samwise/Trinity) must travel through enemy territory (Morder/01) in an attempt to end the main conflict against the overpowering force (Sauron/machine army). Both sets of heroes are beset by an uninvited enemy (Bane/Gollum). In the novels Frodo is so captivated by the ring that it is all he can think about, and all he can see (even in his sleep), drawing allusions to Neo's blinding. Both Frodo and Neo must travel through a desolate wasteland and past an impenetrable mountain range (Emyn Muil/machine battleships) to the heart of the enemy's power. Frodo must travel through a pitch dark volcano guided only by rivers of magma and the mystical light of Elendil, whereas Neo must travel through a dark monstrous machine building past rivers of flowing golden code visible to him by his near-mystical vision. All the while a second group of Heroes must make a desperate and hasty defense of the last bastion of humanity (Minas Tirith/Zion). Only one of which (Aragorn/Niobe) can navigate through the treacherous path (Path of the Dead/maintenance tunnel) to get there in time. During the defense of the human stronghold a common female warrior (Eowyn/Zee) manages to defeat a primary opponent (Witch King/machine digger). The fighting here however, is ultimately a stalling action. True salvation lays solely in the hands of the primary heroes accomplishing their quest (destroying The One Ring/achieving peace) and defeating a powerful, disembodied enemy ruler (Eye of Sauron/Deus Ex Machina). __________________ "Hollywood is like a 10 story cock f.ucking everything in it's path ... just like Madonna!"