1. Semiotics
George, Glenn, Connie, Brendan, Aimee.

2. Connotations:
Connotations are other meanings that could
be interpreted through the media text
-A fire match above the building connotes that
the building could possibly be set on fire
-Because he is on his own this could suggest
that he’s the only one that thinks what he is
doing is right or he is the only
-The fog connotes mystery
-Colours connote darkness
-Loneliness

3. Denotations: Basic meaning
-Blue eyes are the same colour as the water
-He’s alone
-Smoke
-Dark clouds
-One building on Island
-Fire
-Fog/Grey clouds

4. Iconic: The actual thing
-Water
-Fire
-Actors face
-Match
-Smoke
-Light house

5. Indexical: Suggests other
meanings
-Fire: Smoke, death, heat
-Water: Drowning, cleanliness, cold
-Island: Loneliness, emotionless,

6. Mode of address: Where they are looking
-Direct mode of address
-Looking right at us- Connects with the
audience

7. Polysemic: Open to many interpretations
The fire has an open meaning with many
interpretations. Some people may link it with
death and danger but some people may link it
with warmth and comfort.

8. Anchorage: Reinforces preferred meaning
-Lonely island