Narrative and Its 6 Codes.

Narratives 6 codes.

• Technical Code - anything 'technical' that goes into a narrative, e.g. camera, sound, design and editing. 
• Verbal Code - how language is used, written and spoken.
• Symbolic Code - clues within the narrative
• Structure - Todrov's theory. Equilibrium
• Character - protagonist, antagonist, side helper, donor, mentor and father.
• Narrative conflict - Levi-Strauss' theory that all narratives are moved forward by a conflict caused by opposing forces

The story of this film is Clarice is put in charge of finding a woman who has gone missing, from a serial killer. This is represented in the opening title sequence as it starts off with an establishing shot of a dark, misty forest which suggests an mysterious but gloomy effect and this may put the audience into a uncomfortable but wondering mood. The camera tilts down towards the woman and turns into a extreme long shot of the woman (Clarice). She is running through a forest and has an overall messy appearance and when running she is running through an obstacle course which looks pretty intense and hard to do, this shows her hard working and determination. This determination then relates back to the story as she is the finding the killer, she is determined to find them and get revenge.  The protagonist of this film is an FBI Agent, Clarice Starling. The antagonist of this film is a psychopath Hannibal Lecter.