Archetypes

The characters in any allegorical story are often used to symbolise certain concepts. These may be types of people (stereotypes); a group or organisation; a part of the mind; a power or force; etc.
 
Below are a list of the main characters in the film and what they symbolise.

Zee

Zee is Link’s partner, although she only plays a minor role, she gets a mention because the character is a strong stereotype.

She is a typical woman who lives in her world of feelings, and she is very selfish of them. Though Zion faces impending doom, she is almost oblivious. She is more worried about the fact that her man has left her, and the bad feelings she’s been left with, regardless of the fact that he is out risking everything to protect the city, and her. Instead of being glad to see him on his return, she has the need to punish him for making her feel bad.

Later, of course, when the enormity of the real situation finally manifests itself. As the sentinels break into the dock, it is her feelings for Link that drive her to become a heroin.