Hi there,I'm Foucault. Please refrain from using my name as a swear word in the midst of doing your assignment. I know that it's really tempting. Anyway, I'm here to tell you that the old fuddy duddy Barthes is wrong, demented, senile and stubborn. The author is very crucial and the notion of authorship is central to any work. So read my views, and if you still do not agree with me, then we'll arm wrestle.
cheers,
Michel Foucault