od, who takes away the sin of the world".11 When Morpheus prophetizes that Neo is "The One", it is a direct reference to this story of John the Baptist and Jesus.*This reference is most apparent in the scene when Morpheus tells Neo that he believes that Neo is the savior for all of humanity. (This is the thirteenth chapter on the DVD.) This scene has a distinctive sense of mystery. It is filmed entirely with normal to long lenses to provide the viewer with a sense of intimacy with these two characters. These lenses make the viewer feel as if they are part of a very secret and meaningful conversation between Morpheus and Neo. The Wachowski brothers also used low key lighting for this scene to enhance the sense of mystery and secretiveness. The lighting seems to be coming from one main source in the right bottom corner of the screen. This light source seems to be representing a candle or a lamp by the bed. The colors of this scene are also very vivid, despite the low lighting, compared to the scenes within the matrix. The directors wanted to present a sense of health within the Nebuchadnezzar in comparison with the green, sickly filters of the scenes shot in the matrix. This scene also has a very still composition. Neither of the characters moves in this scene. The Wachowski brothers also used classical editing in this particular scene, switching from Morpheus to Neo. Although it lacks the dazzling special effects and "edge of your seat action", this scene is extremely important to the plot of The Matrix. It is during this scene that the audience is first introduced to the biblical reference that Morpheus is intended to represent John the Baptist.The Matrix also includes many references to the popular Christian epic, The Pilgrims Progress. For example, Zion is the last human city outside of the matrix. It is found deep inside the earths core. Tank describes it with sentimentality and great pride in his voice. Zion ca...
