We were trying to get a picture of how a single signifier yields multiple signifieds and thus signs, and how a secondary level of signifieds (a tertiary meaning?) creates myth--the sign of which is the icon. It's based on Peirce's model with Saussure's terminology, Barthes' sentiments (of Myth Today), and allows for Eco's caveat of unlimited semiosis (over-interpretation).
This is a thumbnail of the discussion I had to get down before I forgot. I want to work on it more and write it out more fully before I can explain it in depth. Sam can probably do it the justice I can't.
I think you did a good job of putting it in a nutshell, Joshua. I am trying to work on a visual model that will use a recognizable reference point. The model Sarah came up with is a great representation of what we were talking about. I think mine will be similar, but I would like to add that additional tertiary meaning we talked about. I am still milling over how to accurately graph it. More to come....
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