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| Question | Answer |
| Roland Barthes | 5 Narrative Codes |
| Roland Barthes suggested that there will be at least one of the 5 codes that describe the meaning of a text. | The terms may be 'open' (unravelled in many ways) or 'closed' (only one obvious thread to pull on) |
| Hermeneutic/ Enigma code | Refers to mystery within the text due to part of the story not being fully explained. There are usually clues but no clear answers and the truth is usually avoided. |
| The purpose of this is to keep the audience guessing until the final scenes are revealed and closure is achieved. | Unanswered enigmas usually frustrate the audience. |
| Proairetic/ Action code | Builds tension. It refers to any other action or event that indicates something else is going to happen, which leads to the audience guessing what will happen next. |
| These elements add suspense to the text. | ... |
| Semantic code | Refers to parts within the text that suggests or refers to other meanings. |
| Elements of the semantic code are called Semes. | The same has a connotative function in the text, it has more meanings than just the literal meaning. |
| Symbolic code | Symbolism within the text. |
| Exercises opposites to show contrasts and create more meanings. This creates tension and character development. | ... |
| Cultural code | Works that can't be challenged and are assumed to be a foundation for truth. this typically involves science or religion. |
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