Abstract :
This term paper discusses the myth in advertisement through Roland
Barthes's theory. The study learns about signs system that the forms are
symbol, texts, verbal and nonverbal language. In this term paper the writer
discusses about semiotic in the myth Pantene Advertisement. The sign in
Pantene Advertisement such as utterances, texts, and pictures relate to
intent submitted by the advertiser to the public. Nearly, every advertisement
has hidden message that is trusted by the public. Each advertisement
certainly must has message to be conveyed to the audience and message
generate the myth. The myth will generate the image of Pantene
advertisement that is "makes hair healthy. In Roland Barthes's theory
connotation concept this use to explain cultural phenomenon. The
connotation was already community control will be the myth. From the
myth to evolved into an ideology.