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Barthes in Tarantino Films (LO3)

A code is an aspect of a text from which the audience can derive meaning. We can do this by decoding 

or deconstructing the text; literally breaking it into pieces.

•  Hermeneutic/enigma code - An enigma code is a mystery within a text that is not immediately answered. 

•  Proairetic/action code - Parts of a narrative which are related to things happening. This code, along with enigma codes can create considerable suspense. 

•  Semantic code - Something within a text that means something, often multiple meanings. There can be many meanings within a single text.

•  Symbolic code - A part of a text that 'stands in' for, or means something else. 

•  Referential code - Where a part of a text refers to something outside of the text. This assumes the audience has knowledge of whatever it is that the text is referring to. 


https://youtu.be/x2WK_eWihdU?t=57 - Referential code - Where a part of a text refers to something outside of the text. This assumes the audience has knowledge of whatever it is that the text is referring to.  (Bible)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Ckh80mLlQ - Semantic code - Something within a text that means something, often multiple meanings. There can be many meanings within a single text. (Holding three fingers) Symbolic code - A part of a text that 'stands in' for, or means something else. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jomr9SAjcyw - Hermeneutic/enigma code - An enigma code is a mystery within a text that is not immediately answered.  (Audience doesn't know what's going on at first)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xerx80SWgkA - Proairetic/action code - Parts of a narrative which are related to things happening. This code, along with enigma codes can create considerable suspense.  (Action being used to further the plot and develop character) (Police officer gets ear cut off)


Roland Barthes: Myths We Don't Outgrow | The New Yorker


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