Investigating the use of the "war" metaphor in domestic and foreign news texts related to the Covid-19 disease: Frame Semantic Theory

Exploring the Interpretation of Meaning in Shahriar Mandanipour's "Violet Orient" through Roland Barthes' CodesViolet Orient (Sharghe Banafshe) is a significant short story by Shahriar Mandanipour offering diverse interpretations and symbolic meanings. This article employs Roland Barthes'analytical framework, consisting of five codes: hermeneutic, action, symbolic, connotative, and cultural, to delve into the layers of meaning embedded in the text. By a descriptive-analytical approach, this study aims to navigate the various levels of interpretation within the story, emphasizing the conflicts that arise among interpreters and facilitating the exploration of its meanings. The research findings reveal the presence of four codes: hermeneutic, action, symbolic, and connotative, and certain signs possess the potential to encompass additional aspects when interpreted, enabling readers to access other codes based on the significance of these signs. Notably, "Violet" is a crucial hermeneutic code within the narrative, warranting further investigation and analysis.Keywords: Literary theories, Violet Orient, Codes, Roland Barthes, Multivalence