The Hermeneutic Code is shown in the beginning of this
article. Specifically, it is seen in the title as well as in the first few
words of the first paragraph where the author lets readers know that Bill
Clinton supports President Obama. However, knowing that Clinton supports Obama
may raise the question of “why?” in the readers’ minds. The curiosity to find
the answer to this question encourages readers to continue reading the article.
The Proairetic Code is shown throughout this article in the
examples Clinton uses to show how Obama has made a difference, even if “many
people do not feel it yet.” For example, Clinton states that because of Obama’s
actions as president, the economy has grown with specific reference to banks
and housing prices. He further states that in order for the effects of these
improvements to be felt, the people need to vote Obama into a second term.
The Semic Code represents characterization of people or
places in the narrative. In this article, Clinton used the phrase, “winner-take-all,
you’re-on-your-own” to characterize the type of society supported by the Mitt
Romney and Paul Ryan. In contrast, the phrase “we’re-all-in-this-together” was
used to characterize the type of society that Barack Obama and Joe Biden stand
for.
The Symbolic Code may come into play when one considers what
Clinton represents. Despite what happened towards the end of his presidency,
Clinton is still a respected man of the Democratic Party. Since he is a symbol
of respect, I think that having his support can provide a great boost of
support for the Obama campaign.
The Referential Code is used here because everybody knows
who Bill Clinton is. He is a recognizable and respected political figure to the
American people. Additionally, the referential code is evident in Clinton’s
reference to Ronald Reagan when he uses the phrase, “There they go again” while
discussing how the Republicans want to be put back into office after leaving
Obama a “mess” that he was unable to “clean up” quick enough.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/06/bill-clinton-speech_n_1850526.html
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