Classical meaning is self-referential and self-interpreting

Evidence

While there are probably as many definitions of interpretation as there are interpreters—one of the most recent being by the National Association for Interpretation, which stated that “interpretation is a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections between the interests of the audience and the meanings inherent in the resource”—Tilden’s definition still resonates in its simplicity of expression but complexity of meaning. Tilden recognized that interpretation implied the existence of an interpreter who was the central catalyst for the visitor experience. Recognizing that, he defined interpretation as “an educational activity which aims to reveal meanings and relationships through the use of original objects, by firsthand experience, or by illustrative media, rather than simply to communicate factual information.” — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 69 (#expands, via linked claim)

Whether we call it so or not, the interpreter is engaged in a kind of education. It is not the classroom kind. It is, if you will, a proffer of teaching; but it is not the professorial sort. It aims not to do something to the listener, but to provoke the listener to do something to himself. … If the interpreter feels this to be so, he can project that feeling. Not by a preachment about it. Heavens, no. It is something to be felt, not analyzed. If deeply felt, it can be communicated. — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 633 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Interpretation provokes self-action in the listener rather than instructing him — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 633; Interpretation reveals meanings rather than simply communicating facts — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 69

Broader Connections

• Interpretation reveals meanings rather than simply communicating facts #expands (0.78) — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 69
• Interpretation provokes self-action in the listener rather than instructing him #expands (0.75) — Freeman Tilden, Interpreting Our Heritage, 633