Topic > Semiotic lens - 1038
The signifier is the female face, apparently bright, with few shadows around the face, while the hand is noticeably darker. The brightness transmitted towards the woman denotes an angel, or an angelic figure, which connotes innocence and freedom. However, the dark colors shown in the hand denote a more dominant and depressing figure, which carries with it connotations such as power, confidence and control. The hand has a male appearance, indicating that the dominant figure in this text is indeed male. Analyzing these signs through semiology, it is clear that the woman is the innocent but submissive character, while the assertive figure is the dominant character, who silences the victim and takes away her freedom to
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