This is the part(s) of the story that is unanswered (like enigmas) they don't have to be at the beginning of the story, however thrillers tend to use them towards the end so they are quickly revealed. Some times there will be a snare which is information that can sent the audience down the wrong path as well as equivocation which mixes the truth with the snare.
example:
- When corrupt judge lex enters the mega block (housing blocks) and murders a civilian ready to testify to the crimes that he had witnessed prior to his entrance, as well as the state of the city, why are there so many slums?, what happened to normal police? these elements come under the hermeneutic code as it creates mystery and confuses the audience for a period of the film.
- A snare was used within sherlock Holmes as most of the film made you think that Lord black wood had some sort of magical powers when in actuality it was just science (revealed to audience at the end by sherlock)
- Although it wasn't clear until the end, a snare was used wihin fight club as Brad Pit's character was only in Edward Norton's head as a sort of alterego however was presented as two different characters for the majority of the film.
The Proairetic code :
Actions suggesting further reaction, also known as the action code, e.g. an argument waiting for the resolution/ answer. the aim of this is to create suspense as the audience expects a reaction.
example:
-As Harry goes to get water for Dumbledore in harry otter and the half blood prince it creates tension as the audience waits in silence for the reaction.
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