Structuralism Flashcards
postmodernism, structuralism, etc.
1
Q
What is meant by Structuralism?
A
The underlying structures or patterns of meaning within a text or culture.
2
Q
Who came up with the narrative codes and what are they?
A
Roland Barthes.
Action Codes
Enigma Codes
Symbolic Codes
3
Q
What are Action Codes?
A
An action that prompts the audience to follow the narrative and draws them in. For example, a gun fight in a western.
4
Q
What are Enigma Codes?
A
Questions the audience tries to answer ahead of the protagonist. For example, wondering why certain actions are significant in crime dramas.
5
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What are Symbolic Codes?
A
The audience are involved in identifying major structural themes that are often expressed through binary opposites. For example, the opposition between police and criminals.
