Barthes' circle

Barthes' circle is a concept that illustrates how meaning is constantly shifting between three interconnected elements: the signifier (the word or image), the signified (the concept or idea it represents), and the cultural context or code. Imagine these elements forming a circle where each influences and modifies the others. This model helps us understand that meanings are not fixed but are shaped by language, culture, and individual interpretation, emphasizing the dynamic, fluid nature of how we create and understand signs and messages in communication.