Narrative theory

Descending As media example

This early shot already shows enigma code
because we are unaware of what has
happened to this person and who/what
caused it.

This shot could be showing us Derridas

theory that one of the binary oppositions
has more value than the other because the
note suggests the main character has done
something wrong which makes us feel
possibly sympathetic to who/whatever left
the note. It is also another enigma code as
we are left wondering what hes done.
This shot furthers Derridas theory because
the mise on scene gives the impression that
someone or something is angry with the
main guy so has knocked chairs over etc.
which makes us think that he has done
something wrong to cause this.

This shot shows Barthes theory as the

enigma is who/what is behind the glass and
why are they there? This also shows more of
Derridas theory because it looks as though
there is blood on the hand of the person
behind the glass which suggests something
traumatic may have happened to them and
ultimately evokes sympathy from the
viewer.

This shows another example of Barthes

theory as we are left wondering why he is
going to die because of someone and what

he has done to deserve death etc.