Levi - Strauss' Theory

Levi - Strauss is most noted for his theory of Binary Oppositions.
- In order to find the opposition, Levi - strauss was less in...

• Syntagmatic relations i.e how events line up in the narrative structure to develop the plot.

Than...

• Paradigmatic relations i.e those events and features that belong to the themes of the piece especially within the genre based texts.

Levi - Strauss used the 'Western' films genre to develop his theory of Binary Oppositions.

For example...

Homesteaders        -        Native American
Christians               -        Pagan
Domestic               -        Savage
Weak                    -        Strong
Garden                  -        Wilderness
Inside society         -        Outside society