Semiotics 1 Activity

1. What is the signifier? It is a very large bull, it was made to look like that it's moving. It looks angry and it's body twists to give it a sense of motion. The bull is very defined and there are many other details like muscles and it's tail that whips over it's behind.

2. The signified? The bull represents the American stock exchange. Since it is large and intimidating and charging that can mean that working in this field is oftentimes dangerous and unpredictable. It is also very powerful and cannot be stopped or detained.

3. What specifically supports this analysis? The market today represents the aggressiveness and unpredictability of the market. The recession effected the country as a whole and many people become scared and afraid of the abrupt financial instability that the country was found. The market has recovered somewhat and that shows the resilience and true staying power that American market has.