In The Matrix, the whole concept of reality is challenged as Neo finds himself questioning every memory of his existence. Symbolism plays a significant role in this story, appearing in dialogue and even in the names of the characters. Morpheus' name, which is shared with the Greek god of dreams, highlights the difference between waking thought(real world) and dreaming(the matrix). Altenatively, being that Morpheus was the gatekeeper to the "real world" the whole film could be the fantasies of a delusional man. This is the kind of message The Matrix seeks to send: nothing is certain. Another symbol is the name Neo. This name means new, referring to Neo's being entirely new to the real world, and to the new beginning for man his birth into reality
