Neo: Neo's Opposite

Oracle: He [Smith] is you. Your opposite, your negative. The result of the equation trying to balance itself out. (M3)

We see examples of their "opposite" nature throughout the second and third movies:

Neo gains power by being able to break and bend more rules. Smith gains power by being able to control more rules (by taking over programs that govern them).
Neo's purpose is to save all human and machine life. Smith's purpose is to end all human and machine life.
Neo became the One after Smith destroyed him. Smith became the anti-One after Neo destroyed him.
Neo is the sum of remainders (natural redpills). Smith is the sum of non-remainders (bluepills and programs).
Neo is motivated by love. Smith is motivated by hate.
Neo denies his purpose by choosing the left door. Smith says there is no denying purpose.

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