A SEMIOTIC DECONSTRUCTION OF SYMBOLISM IN DAN BROWN'S THE DA VINCI CODE

Abstract

Abstract. The aim of this research is to analyze the symbols found in Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method and library research to collect data and interpret the symbols found. The results of the analysis show that "The Da Vinci Code" weaves a complex story through Robert Langdon, a resourceful protagonist facing internal and external conflicts. Set against diverse historical and religious backdrops, the plot unravels a conspiracy with symbols. While symbols like the Vitruvian Man, Last Supper, and Five Stars challenge conventional beliefs, the Holy Grail is metaphorically interpreted as Mary Magdalene. The Seal of Solomon and Rose Line signify the unity of conflicting concepts. Mona Lisa, Pentacles, and the Fibonacci Sequence add layers of meaning, connecting the story to art, religion, and history.Keywords: Dan Brown, The Davinci Code, Semiotic, Symbols