Essay Archive - Personalities and Themes in "The Shawshank Redemption"
Personalities and Themes in "The Shawshank Redemption"
"The Shawshank Redemption" is a unique movie which involves many
different personalities and underlying themes. The personalities of the
inmates are very interesting and when combined they create a fascinating
plot, which gives a different perspective of prison life. The main
characters are Andy Dufrense (Tim Robbins) and Eliss "Red" Redding (Morgan
Freeman). Additional characters such as the wise and simple old man,
Brooks (James Whitmore), and the evil warden help to enrich the movie,
giving it unequaled d....
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