Character
Who narrates the story and talks about Andy
Red
Why does Andy go to prison?
He is convicted of killing his wife and her lover
What theme is shown when Andy plays the Opera music over the speakers
Hope and freedom.
Who runs the prison?
Warden Norton
What kind of place is Shawshank shown to be at the beginning of the movie safe or dangerous?
It is shown as dangerous and scary, especially for new prisoners
Who is Andy best friend
Red
What job helps Andy get on the Hadley good side
Helps him get his inheritance tax free
What does the movie say about getting used to prison life?
It shows how people become institutionalised and scared of living outside prison.
How do the guards treat the prisoners?
They abuse their power and often treat prisoners unfairly and violently.
How does the prison look different from the outside world?
The prison is dark and gray, while the outside world is bright and open.
Which character shows how hard prison life can be when he can’t handle the outside world?
Brooks Hatlen
Who tells Andy that he might be innocent?
Tommy Williams
What does hope mean in this movie
Believing in a better future and not giving up, even in bad situations.
What does the warden do to protect himself instead of telling the truth?
He covers up the truth and has Tommy killed to protect his illegal money operation.
Why is the music scene in the yard important?
It gives the prisoners a moment of freedom and peace.
Who is the main villain that uses his power in a bad way?
Warden Norton
What happens to Tommy after he tells the truth
The warden has him killed to keep Andy from proving his innocence.
How does Red change by the end of the film?
He becomes more hopeful and believes in life outside of prison.
How does the justice system fail Andy and others?
Andy is wrongly convicted and the system ignores proof of his innocence.
How does the movie show Andy’s escape in a cool way?
It uses flashbacks and camera reveals after Andy is already gone.
Which character changes the most during the movie
Andy
How does Andy finally escape from prison
He crawls through a tunnel he dug with his rock hammer and escapes through a sewage pipe.
Why is hope is dangerous
hope it’s dangerous because when it’s taken away, it can lead to despair, example Brooke Halton when he commit suicide
How does the warden use the Bible to control the prisoners or hide his actions?
He uses the Bible to seem religious and trustworthy, but he actually hides his money and secrets inside it while still running illegal activities.
Why is the last scene so important?
It shows Andy and Red reunited, proving that hope and freedom are real.