Making connections

Strauss Binary opposite contrast/parallels/pairings

Barthes Code
Semic --> reinforce characteristics eg Jennifer Anniston as she is known for certain films
Cultural --> Reinforce cultural values/idea
Symbolic
Enigma
Proairetic

Neales Functions of genre
Minimise risk
reinforce cultural values/ideas --> cultural
Dynamic + flexibility --> Propps character types
Reinforce characteristics --> Todorovs narrative 3 part structure

Todorovs Narrative 3 part structure --> Dynamic and flexibility

Barthes semiotics
sign + signifier = signifies/signifies characters for example Lola in Run Lola Run construction - avatar/game character and the city where the film is set is not very specific which means that the audience feels that it could be anywhere - their home city.

Propps character types --> reinforce characteristics