The proairetic code

The proairetic code/action code: 

The proairetic code, which is also known by the action code, is another one of Barthes suggested codes. The proairectic code is a plot action that does not directly raise particular questions. It is simply an action that is caused by a previous event that leads to many others. This code refers to little questions and actions such as: are they dead? and are usually answered very soon after you begin to consider them. Simmilarly to the enigma code, the audience will be asking themselves questions whilst watching the film. However questions falling under the proairetic code will be answered quickly, where those falling under the enigma code may not be answered at all. Simmilarly to the enigma code, this code is also used by producers in order to keep the audience watching and to fill them with suspense. The proairetic code leaves us wondering, and amazed of the next step each character might make, keeping us all excited for every next move, keeping our eyes pinned on the screen. 
Some examples of actions in which cause suspence amongst the audience are:
- A dead person, usually causing the audience to ask questions like "are they dead?"
- The reload of a gun, results in questions such as "what are they going to do?"
- Sudden noises
- Footsteps
- Screaming in the distance 
- A slap
- Clocks ticking in the back ground
All of these things are examples of actions within a film that might result in the audience asking themselves questions and wondering what the next move of a character might be. This is a useful thing for directors to add into a scene as it creates in suspence as the audience begin making guesses.