Mack’s secretary, Dee, is romantically interested in
Mack. When he does not respond, she seems
heartbroken and depressed.Eric had his strongest negative emotional reaction to Dee.
He didn’t like her and could not identify with her at all because
she seemed needy and immoral. He was appalled that Dee
approached Mack romantically, fully knowing that he had a
wife and children.
The following two Film Matrices reflect Evelyn’s and
Eric’s reactions to the film characters:
Evelyn’s Film Matrix
Character you like most like least
identify with III
strongly or in Mack: because Claire: because
some ways he was grateful, she seemed
openhearted, naïve
and caring
identify with less III IV
or not at all Simon: because he Davis: because he
was street smart, was selfish, rude,
courageous, and heartless, ruthless,
very generous and abused his
powerEric’s Film Matrix
Character you like most like least
identify with III
strongly or in Mack: because Claire: because
some ways he was grateful, she struggled
openhearted, letting go
and caring of son
identify with less III IV
or not at all Simon: because he Dee: because
was street smart, she was needy
courageous, and and immoral
very generousHow Film Characters Affect Us — The Film Matrix 133