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.

Trinity

During her introduction, it is made clear that Trinity possesses the same skills as Neo and he respects this. It is also mentioned that he thought she was a guy, indicating that her true nature was not know.

She represents Thomas Anderson’s own feminine side (right brain) as opposed to Neo who represents his masculine side (left brain).

The name Trinity is symbolic of the Christian Holy Trinity, that of the father, the son and the holy spirit.