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“The poem is a structure of signifiers which absorbs and reconstitutes the signified.”

Jonathan Culler

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Source Book: Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction, 1997

Language constructs meaning by linking signs to concepts, constantly reshaping interpretation.

In simple terms: Signs shape meaning.

Key Takeaway

Study how signs influence understanding.

Themes

language meaning interpretation

Mood

analytical intellectual

Type

theoretical academic

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • media studies
  • education
  • communication

Key Concepts

semiotics structuralism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do signs affect perception?
  • Can meaning be fixed?
A Different Perspective

May overlook emotional nuance of language.

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