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Morpheus's significance extends far beyond his awesome shades. If Neo is to be considered a Christlike, messianic figure, then Morpheus must be looked at as the "Father." After searching for most of his life, Morpheus is largely responsible for liberating Neo from the Matrix and "awakening" the savior. Furthermore, Tank acknowledges the wisdom, compassion, and influence that Morpheus has on his whole crew when he states that Morpheus is "more than a leader," and is "like a father" to them.