Binary Opposition Flashcards

1
Q

Name the theorist

A

Claude Levi-Strauss

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2
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What is his theory?

A

within the narrative structure of texts there exists a series of conflicts, or binary oppositions which help to drive a narrative forward and establish meanings

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3
Q

Give examples

A

Man vs Woman
White vs Black
Young bs Old

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