Andrew "Andy" Dufresne‚ a New England banker‚ is wrongly imprisoned after being convicted for the murders of his wife and her lover‚ based largely on evidence that doesn’t exist‚ and is sent to Shawshank State Penitentiary in Maine for two life sentences‚ the inciting incident of the film. Shortly before Andy’s arrival in 1947‚ the film’s other protagonist‚ Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding‚ is rejected in front of the parole board‚ after 20 years have been served on his own life sentence. Slowly‚ Andy develops
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thought-provoking variety of themes‚ the short story’s simple yet effective plot and the author’s impressive writing style and his clever use of symbolism. The base of the plot revolves around a young teenage gang member called Andy. Who has been violently stabbed by a rival gang. Andy is left alone to die as he watches a selection of personalities pass him by‚ but remains unaided. The story is mostly written from Andy’s thoughts and memories. One of the ways hunter builds suspense is through his dramatic
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Blu-Ray Disc (at home) 2. -Andy Dufresne- Main character in the movie. Was wrongfully sent to prison for the murder of his wife. Andy did not commit the crime; he was simply at the murder scene in his car. He was going to kill them both but he was held back. Someone else killed his wife and her lover and Andy was blamed. -Ellis “Red” Redding- the man who can get you anything in prison. Red was Andy’s best friend and the only guilty man at Shawshank Prison. Red kept Andy sane for most of the movie
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JULIE’S KITCHEN – NIGHT Julie and Andy sit at the kitchen table drinking wine and chatting. ANDY Guess what I heard babe? JULIE What? ANDY Just guess JULIE I don’t know just tell me ANDY Alright‚ big fat Steve told me that Danielle is jealous of your tits. JULIE She’s jealous of my tits? (Grins) ANDY That’s right babe‚ but gets this she still thinks that her tits are better than yours. JULIE She thinks that her sagging tits her better than mines what a dumb broad. ANDY Yup that’s what she said‚ but
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uses a character from On the Sidewalk Bleeding to influence the reader of its importance Andy is a young gang member growing up in the rough neighborhood of The Bronx. As a result‚ the attraction of membership leads Andy to join The Royals‚ a gang represented by a bright purple jacket. We are first made aware of Andy just after a rival gang member has fatally stabbed him. It is made clear to us that Andy is no stranger towards violence and gang culture even at his young age. He thought to himself
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staff and reaped the benefits of everyone trying to be the perfect employee. Miranda expects Andy to do more than her professional job‚ she has her buying gifts for her children and walking her dog. The way Miranda throws her coat and handbag on Andy’s desk is demeaning to Andy but Andy is determined to do whatever it takes‚ believing that if she can st ick it out a year that it will help her career. Andy learns to network and mostly is able to live up to Miranda’s unrealistic expectations. Miranda
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This passage from Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel Speak shows how the main character‚ Melinda‚ has to face and overcome her biggest fear‚ speaking up against Andy Evans. When Melinda gets locked in the closet with Andy Evans‚ she is scared for her life. She sees him as “made out of slabs of stone”(193). Melinda still thinks of Andy as an invincible beast and she is still obscenly afraid of his strength. She envisions his hands as “enormous”(193). Therefore showing how frightening his size and physique
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belongs to me. Welcome to Shawshank." These words‚ spoken by Mr Norton‚ the prison warden‚ greet the men as they arrive at Shawshank prison. An indication of what they should expect of the place. "Shawshank Redemption" is a film about a banker named Andy who is sentenced to prison for two life sentences for a crime that he did not commit. There are many injustices shown throughout the film. The main injustice shown is that which occurs inside the prison‚ and not performed by the prisoners themselves
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it appears as though the story is one that centers around Andy Dufresne. However‚ as the novella continues‚ it is evident that the contents of the book are focused on Red‚ and his perceptions and actions in regards to the world around him. Many of the prominent messages in the novella‚ such as pressure‚ time‚ and freedom are ones that are focused on Red‚ and shown through his point of view. This
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criminal on the outside. Finally‚ it is shown to us through the life of Andy Dufresne‚ an innocent man accused of murder with a large amount of hope. Even though life throws one hurdles‚ it is important for one to have hope for the future‚ in order to completely enjoy a satisfying life. Firstly‚ Red‚ the man who can get you things‚ is an excellent example of how hope can either drive a person forward or destroy a person. When Andy first got to the prison‚ Red’s character expressed little hope to leave
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