Research
Conventions of Thrillers
Roland Barthes ws a frech literary, philsophe and critic. He studied ad semotian ( study of cultural times and symbols).
Barthe suggested that there will be one or more of the codes whcih describes the meaning of texts.
He also said texts may be "open" or "close". Open meaning it unravelled in may different ways and closed meaning there isonly one obvious thread to pull on.
Hermneutic/ Enigma Code
This code refers to mystery within the text as clues are dropped but there is no clear answer.
Enigmas makes the udience want to find out more
Unanswered enigmas usually frustrates the audience
Proairetic/Action Code
The way the tension is built up so the audience is left wondering what happens next
Semantic Code
This code refers to parts within the text that suggests additional meaning
Elements of this code is called Semes
The seme has conotative functions in the text
Symbolic Code
This code is about symbolism in the text.
It exercises the differences to show contrast and greater meaning. This also creates tension, drama and character development
Referential code
This code refers to anything in the textwhich refers to scientific, historical and cultural knowledge
Thrillers contains:
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Criminals
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Cliffhangers
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Murder Plots
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Tension
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Mystery
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Back Stories
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Red Herrings
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Anticipation
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Anxiety
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Suspense
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Excitement