[Nate]

Perhaps I'm pushing this metaphor a bit too far but here goes:

Neo: average schmuck computer programmer from an oppressed race (humans), finds out about the matrix, gets shot by agents, comes back to life and has the power to stop bullets.
Jesus: average schmuck carpenter from an oppressed race (Jews), finds out he's the son of god, gets crucified by romans, comes back to life and has the power to walk on water.
Abe: average schmuck floor waxer from an oppressed race (muds), finds out about the mudukon pops, falls down cliff and dies, comes back to life and has the power to turn into the shrykull.