Game, Play and Simulation

The word play can mean different things. I think the word play means to interact with someone or something for a purpose. I believe that purpose can be to learn or have fun. I think the definition of game is similar to play. I think a game is an object which allows you interact or play with other people . When I think of the word play I usually think of people running around joyfully, but when I hear game I think of sports or kid games like tag and jump rope. These two words are very similar to each other nad to simulation as well. When I hear simulation I think of video games like Pacman, Super Mario, and Sonic the Hedgehog. I think a simulation is a computer generated game that you can also play and interact with. In a simulation you can also interact with other people or with the game itself. Play, simulation, and game are very similar and are closely associated with each other in many ways.

The Matrix

The Matrix film was very exciting and unique. The idea that everyday life was not the real world, but a simulation called "the Matrix", really made the story interesting. Also I think a lot of thought was put into the story and the film it self. There were a lot of little details in the film that I found interesting in the film. For example, I noticed a lot of homages to the story of Alice in Wonderland as stated by Dr. Smith. One scene the main character Neo was told to follow the "white rabbit" which was very similar because in Alice in Wonderland she followed a white rabbit into a hole. When Neo followed the rabbit this began his introduction to the real world. There were also some homages to the story of the Wizard of Oz as well. For example, the character Cypher says to Neo, "buckle up Dorothy, 'cause Kansas is going bye-bye". Also when Neo is trying to get out of the Matrix he refers to the Tank as Mr. Wizard. I also discovered in egyptian mythology Morpheus is the God of dreams.


The film also had many philosophical ideas which can leave the audience to question topics in real life. I questioned things such as life and really made me question reality. It also made me question if everything around me is real or the truth. Ever since I saw the film before I watched it in class I have also questioned religion and reality. I think this is a very good movie to show people to help them become more open minded to new ideas. In my opinion I feel most people are afraid of seeking another truth and this movie also showed that with the character Cypher. Cypher would have rathered that he stay in the Matrix than stay awake in reality and i think his character represent people who are afraid to face the truth. Overall the movie was excellent and the story was incredible. This movie really made me open my mind and think a lot more than usual.

Welcome

My name is Depore Wood-Grenade and I'm from Spanish Harlem, NYC. I go to LaGuardia Community College and I am majoring in Fine Art. I really enjoy all forms of art especially drawing. Welcome to my blog!