Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Roland Barthes Codes

Enigma Code- This refers to any element in a story that is not revealed or explained therefore it acts as a mystery (or an enigma) for the audience.


Action Code-This code can be applied when an action implies further narrative.


Semiotic Code- This is when a part of something will be shown but it stands/represents the whole.


Cultural Code-This code is where the narrative refers to common bodies of knowledge.


Symbolic Code-This code is there to explain the complexities of a narrative, but can be interpreted in many different ways providing no fixed meaning or definition.

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