Levi-strauss

Question 1

What does Levi-Strauss argue

Answer 1

-texts can be understood through examination of their underlying structure
-meaning is dependent upon and produced through pairs of oppositions
-the way these binary oppositions are resolved can have particular ideological significance.

Question 2

Examples of binary oppositions

Answer 2

Hero+ villian
Hot+cold
Good+bad
Police+criminal

Question 3

What is meant by ‘dominant ideology’

Answer 3

Ideas or ideals , especially ones which form the basis of economic or political theory and policy , that are shared by the majority of culture

Question 4

What is ‘the space between’ and why is it sometimes used in narratives

Answer 4

‘Grey zone’ negotiation between the two binaries
Sometimes reveal contradictions at the heart of the text and can challenge the audience to question their ideological beliefs