Title: Symbolism and Parallels in “The Matrix” and “The Allegory of the Cave”

The Matrix and The Allegory of the Cave Essay Three Prompt
For this essay, you will be analyzing “The Allegory of the Cave” and “The Matrix.” You must choose ONE of the following essay prompts to write essay three. Please pick ONE- do not do a combination of the two.
Prompt One:
How is symbolism used in “The Matrix” and “The Allegory of the Cave,” and what are the symbolic parallels between the two texts?
Essentially, this essay is asking you to analyses the implied and deeper meanings of the texts. This can include, but is not limited to, an examination of the characters, names, locations, descriptions, relationships, colors- the sky’s the limit! Then after having analyzed the texts, find the similarities or parallels between the two texts. For example, in “The Matrix,” the matrix itself may represent ignorance or enslavement, and in the allegory, ignorance and enslavement are represented by the chains- that would be considered a parallel between the texts.
The paper will need to be 3-4 pages. It needs to adhere to MLA formatting and include a works cited that is not part of the page count.