Screen Rant

  • The woman in the red dress represents something crucial to the Matrix. 1 / 10

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  • By taking the red pill, Neo is able to see reality as it is. 2 / 10

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  • Neo gets distracted with the woman while Morpheus guides him through the Matrix. 3 / 10

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  • The woman is the only person weaing a vibrant color in the crowd. 4 / 10

  • She gets overwritten with Agent Smith, underlining the themes of illusion and control. 5 / 10

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  • This is Morpheus' way of testing Neo's attention and teaching him how the Matrix works. 6 / 10

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  • The "red dress effect" has been shown to work in real life. 7 / 10

  • It's a phenomenon where women wearing red are perceived to be more attractive. 8 / 10

  • Her character also alludes to the Scarlet Woman, a reference to the Book of Revelations. 9 / 10

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  • She's one of Neo's most important indications of his role as "The One." 10 / 10

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