Question

: “Myth is constructed from a semiological chain which existed before the myth” (Barthes, 1972). In the light of the above statement, pick three myths around you and analyze them. You need to examine how these mythsareconstructed from a semiological chain.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Some of the myths around us are;

Sharks don’t get cancer

There are different tongue parts for each kind of taste

Electric fan at night can be dangerous (South Korea)

According to Barthes, myths are linked with some historical events which have no solid reasons but they get famous when people start talking about them, hence it is language and the reaction of people