BARHTES

So i don't really agree with barthes and his idea that text should be separte from author. I think it's important to have the author so if you agree with the authors theories and ideas you're more inclined to read about it. I can see where he is coming from in the sense that it may have the authors bias and culture included but i think a good writer can step out of themselves and write purely on the topic without concerning their own opinions.

http://criticalculture.blogspot.com/2006/06/roland-barthes-plastic_21.html
At this link you will find information about barthes from another blogger. The topic that i want to talk about is questioning films and film makers. you can argue that you can attach a director to a movie the same way you would an author to a book. I think it's critical in movies and also is important in books. People watch movies and read books solely based on who the author or director is. I don't think he makes a valid argument, i think the author is one of the most important factors in the book. You can't have a book without one and taking their backround into consideration should be done because in most cases will affect the book and how it is interpreted.