Essay | Perseus and Neo

Perseus is an important figure in Greek mythology. Perseus is a hero that wins the fight against a fearsome monster, Medusa. He also saves the life of his beloved, Andromeda. Similarly, Neo from the Matrix is a hero that fights his enemies, the agents, in order to save the world. Because Perseus is the son of Zeus, the gods take good care of him. When Perseus arrives at Japa, the gods give Perseus special items to help him succeed his journey against Medusa. One of the special items is the cap of darkness. Whoever wears the cap of darkness becomes invisible. Perseus uses this benefit to sneak places without being seen. When Neo goes to the real world in the Matrix, he receives special human powers. Speed is one of the best human powers he has. Neo can run, fight, and fly in the speed of light. Neo moves so...
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