Introduction
Post modernism is a highly disputed term with many subjects which can
be analysed from either a philosophical, cultural or artistic point of view amongst
others. This essay will cover how the theory of “The death of the author”
(1997), by Roland Barthes, can be applied to the movie Moulin Rouge (2001)
directed by Baz Luhrmann.
According to Barthes “Death of
the author” occurs when the creator’s original message is lost after its production,
which means it is impossible to find the original meaning as viewers are
allowed to interpret and re write the piece in a different way other than
intended. However Barthes does not think of it as a hindrance more a step
forward to allow other ideas to be born from it. ”the birth of the reader must
be at the cost of the death of the Author.” (Barthes 1977: p4)
This essay will also examine how
intertexuality, cliché
and the term mash-up is linked to “The death of the author” and how that in turn
is linked to “Moulin Rouge” (2001)
Would you say that this is heading in the right direction?
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Hey Lyn-Dae, yes - right direction, but you can afford to be more focused still: so
ReplyDeleteThis assignment discusses Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! (2001) with specific reference to the ideas of Roland Barthes as expressed in his essay, The Death of the Author (1967). (Then list your research sources and reason for using them, then list the order of points raised i.e. 'The discussion begins by defining postmodernism etc,)
Don't deal with definitions etc. and specific analysis until you start your essay properly in the mainbody. If you can plainly outline your intentions and reasons for approaching your assignment in the way that you have in your intro, then you're ready to start writing the assignment.