Barthes narrative code
- 1. What is it?
- 2. » Barthes narrative code theory focuses on the concept that every narrative is made up of a series of codes that keep the audience interested.
- 3. » The Enigma code sets up the mystery of the narrative. It is often the elements that remain a mystery to the audience. They keep the audience wondering what is going to happen next therefore keeping them interested in the narrative. The Enigma code is usually revealed by the end of the narrative, although sometimes this may not be the case.
- 4. » The Action code consists of the narrative suggesting that there are events that still need to come up. It continuously suggests more to the audience until the end conclusion. If the audience is uninterested in what is left to happen they will be uninterested in watching the remaining narrative.
- 5. » A Semic code involves signs that suggest or refer to additional meanings. The code is implemented through the connotations that things have, such as a character holding a pen implies that are going to or have written.
- 6. » A Symbolic code refers to the symbolism within a text. The symbolic code involves contrasting opposites such as black and white, to show contrast and meaning.
- 7. » The Cultural code involves things that refer to the current cultural or intellectual domain. There are often different meanings in different cultures and this provides more context and meaning to the text and the way we think about them.