As a scholar of semiotics, Eco fills the book with "signs." William’s struggle to solve the murders illustrates that signs are often ambiguous. The title itself— Stat rosa pristina nomine, nomina nuda tenemus ("The primordial rose exists only in its name; we hold only empty names")—suggests that while things disappear, their names and the meanings we give them remain. It is a reminder that our understanding of the world is constructed through , which is always fallible. Conclusion
Throughout the novel, Eco explores a range of themes, including:
Con más de en todo el mundo, la obra ha trascendido el papel hacia otros medios: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Name Of The Rose