Applying Roland Barthes Theory of Semiotics, Denotation and Connotation

What is Roland Barthes Theory of Semiotics, Denotation and Connotation:

According to Barthes, media texts have meanings, but those meanings are not set in stone. Depending on their cultural background, personal experiences, or beliefs, people interpret signs (such as objects, settings, or costumes) differently.

Denotation: The literal meaning.

Connotation: The deeper meaning.

What This Taught Us:

Barthes’ theory helped us realise that every little detail in a scene carries meaning. It’s not just about the dialogue — it’s about what we show, how we frame it, and how different people might read it.

“A normal room might just be a room to one viewer, but for another, it could feel haunted, lonely, or dangerous, depending on how we show it.”