Binary Opposition

Here is my post on binary oppositions. 


Binary oppositions are complete contrasts, in order to construct a narrative within a text. The use of binary opposition within visual codes when introducing two characters. For example in the video for You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift the first character is shown in naturalistic lighting and natural imagery, however the second character is introduced by destroying the natural imagery by driving a red car, a symbol of lust and love. The use of binary opposition constructs two characters in the audiences mind along with the stereotypical portrayal of the archetypal character types.