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Roland Barthes
By Connor Flello
Codes
• Barthes suggested that there are one or more
codes we use to identify texts.
• These texts may be “Open” (unraveled in a lot
of different ways) or “Closed” (there is only
one obvious thread to pull on).
Types of Codes
•
•
•
•
•

Hermeneutic/enigma code
Proairetic/ action code
Semantic code
Symbolic code
Referential code
Meanings of codes
• Hermeneutic/enigma code:
This code refers to a mystery in a text. Clues are
dropped but no clear answer is given. Enigma’s
during a narrative usually wants them to know
more, but unanswered enigmas often frustrate
audiences.
Proairetic/ action code
• This code contains sequential elements of
action in a text. For an example, a gunslinger
would draw his gun on an adversary and we
would wonder what the resolution of this
action would be.
Semantic code
• This code refers to parts within the text that
suggests or refers to additional meaning.
Essentially it involves a suggested additional
meaning by using connotation.
Symbolic Code
• This code is about symbolism in a text. It
exercises contrasts to create greater meaning,
drama and tension.
Referential code
• This code refers to anything that requires an
external body of knowledge, such as scientific,
historical or cultural knowledge.

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Roland barthes

  • 2. Codes • Barthes suggested that there are one or more codes we use to identify texts. • These texts may be “Open” (unraveled in a lot of different ways) or “Closed” (there is only one obvious thread to pull on).
  • 3. Types of Codes • • • • • Hermeneutic/enigma code Proairetic/ action code Semantic code Symbolic code Referential code
  • 4. Meanings of codes • Hermeneutic/enigma code: This code refers to a mystery in a text. Clues are dropped but no clear answer is given. Enigma’s during a narrative usually wants them to know more, but unanswered enigmas often frustrate audiences.
  • 5. Proairetic/ action code • This code contains sequential elements of action in a text. For an example, a gunslinger would draw his gun on an adversary and we would wonder what the resolution of this action would be.
  • 6. Semantic code • This code refers to parts within the text that suggests or refers to additional meaning. Essentially it involves a suggested additional meaning by using connotation.
  • 7. Symbolic Code • This code is about symbolism in a text. It exercises contrasts to create greater meaning, drama and tension.
  • 8. Referential code • This code refers to anything that requires an external body of knowledge, such as scientific, historical or cultural knowledge.