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... so that Andy can carry on his hobby of rock carving. Andy soon earns the respect and eventually, friendship of Red. Unfortunately, these same qualities also attract Shawshank's "Sisters." Red tells Andy that the "Sisters" have taken quite a liking to him, especially Bogs. Andy asks if it would help if I told ... protection of the guards and frees himself from the sisters' control. Eventually even Warden Norton, played by Bob Gunton, comes to trust him. (Shawshank) Andy's journey out of the prison has both everything and nothing to do with digging a tunnel. It begins with his avowal of his...

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... called "The Sisters" who frequently tried to strip him of his humanity. But perhaps even more corrupt than all the cold-blooded convicts in Shawshank were the Warden (Bob Gunton) many of the guards who had charge over the prisoners. However, amidst Andy's cruel welcoming party at the ... Andy and the cold harshness of prison life. Although on the surface just a movie about an innocent man coping with life in prison, The Shawshank Redemption actually incorporates important issues, such as religion versus morality, into its plot. Throughout the film, Andy is painted as something like a " ...

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... prison to the prison library, the rooftop scene and the symbol of birds to communicate and emphasise the importance of this idea. The introduction of Shawshank prison shows the harsh mental and physical treatment of the prisoners. When Andy Dufrane first enters the prison, the character known only as 'Fat Ass ... effectively conveys the idea that here they have hope and freedom. The rooftop scene is one of the most important scenes in "The Shawshank Redemption", as it is the first time in the film that Andy is given favour over the other prisoners. Visual production techniques are ... ...

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... " (28). The story shows the subterranean progress of how two men serving life sentences in prison become friends and find a way to fight off despair. Another quality that makes The Shawshank Redemption a great film involves the partnership between the characters. Although Andy finds prison tough, things begin to change for the better when he finds a way to use his skills and ... the viewer see inside Andy. The warmth in friendship that builds up between Andy and "Red" indicates a sense of personal worth, despite their difficult lifestyles. Another quality that makes The Shawshank Redempt...

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... King is both a wonderful film and a brilliantly written short story. There are many themes represented in each form of The Shawshank Redemption. The one major theme that interests me in both the film and the story is freedom. Freedom serves a large ... serves the purposes of both the story's writer and the filmmaker. The act of Andy Dufresne being able to go on Sunday expeditions(29) at Shawshank shows the reader and/or viewer that it will make him feel free, like when he collected rocks in his old life (life before prison ... and his 'co-workers' to feel freedom. This event occurred bec...

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... and replaced them with his own Bible and fake account files. He took Norton's things with him, including new shoes and a suit, and escaped from Shawshank. After, he went to the bank to take the money out of the account, and he mailed Norton's account files to the police. Once the ... did not benefit. Instead, he hurt he community in countless ways, which eventually led to his own self-destruction. During his time at the community of Shawshank, he killed innocent people, lied, cheated, and stole from people. This all led to the innocent getting hurt and the evil gaining what they wanted. ...

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... developed story which flows very fluently. The script is extremely original and authentic. Each character delivers a strong performance that brings the audience into their world at Shawshank. Throughout the film, the audience becomes a part of "Red" and Andy's gang, as if they were living in the state prison for years. ... score by Doris Fisher, Thomas Newman, and Allan Roberts helps emphasize the atmosphere of the film. With the music's soft and light tone, it portrays Shawshank not as a place of murders, but a place where there is hope for freedom. Roger Deakins was the director of pho...

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... , either eroding a previous harvest or washing away impurity to promote new growth. In drama, water serves a similar purpose, yet on a more symbolic level. The presence of water in The Shawshank Redemption symbolizes the change and rebirth of the two main characters, Andy and Red. Skillfully integrated into the movie, people subconsciously comprehend the importance of water in this film without ... being hit with an overt statement explaining its significance. Six specific scenes from The Shawshank Redemption illustrate the powerful employment of water as a symbolic tool. On the witness ...

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... the end, Darabont uses symbolism in his description of setting, in his use of camera angles and lighting. The setting of "The Shawshank Redemption" is complete with strong symbolism.The Shawshank prison is a dark, deceitful place of confinement where inmates spend their days letting their minds wonder over the little things in their lifetime. ... us as humans. Darabont shows us this symbolism through the use of camera angles and lighting. Andy Dufresne has the determination to escape Shawshank and create a new life for himself outside the prison walls. At the beginning of the film there...

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