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Action and Enigma Codes


This applies to any action that implies a further
narrative action. For example, if a character
knocks on a door of a home, the expected
action to follow would be the door opening and
the character entering the house.

ACTION CODES


This refers to any element in a story that is not
explained and, therefore, exists as an enigma
for the audience, raising questions that demand
an explanation.

ENIGMA CODES

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Barthes

  • 2.  This applies to any action that implies a further narrative action. For example, if a character knocks on a door of a home, the expected action to follow would be the door opening and the character entering the house. ACTION CODES
  • 3.  This refers to any element in a story that is not explained and, therefore, exists as an enigma for the audience, raising questions that demand an explanation. ENIGMA CODES

Editor's Notes

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