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What is the primary theme of the movie Shawshank Redemption?
What is the primary theme of the movie Shawshank Redemption?
- Friendship and camaraderie
- Corruption and injustice
- Freedom and escape
- Hope and redemption (correct)
What is the symbolic meaning of the bird in the movie?
What is the symbolic meaning of the bird in the movie?
- Hope and redemption
- Friendship and camaraderie
- Corruption and injustice
- Freedom and escape (correct)
What is the name of the novella on which the movie is based?
What is the name of the novella on which the movie is based?
- Hope and Redemption
- The Great Escape
- Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption (correct)
- Shawshank Redemption
What is the occupation of the main character Andy Dufresne?
What is the occupation of the main character Andy Dufresne?
Who plays the role of Red in the movie?
Who plays the role of Red in the movie?
What is the name of the prison where the movie is set?
What is the name of the prison where the movie is set?
What is the symbolic meaning of the rock hammer in the movie?
What is the symbolic meaning of the rock hammer in the movie?
What is the outcome of Andy's efforts to escape Shawshank?
What is the outcome of Andy's efforts to escape Shawshank?
Study Notes
Overview
- Released in 1994, directed by Frank Darabont
- Based on the novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" by Stephen King
- Starring Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman as Red
Plot Summary
- Andy Dufresne, a banker, is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary
- Andy befriends Red, a lifer who has lost hope
- Andy's indomitable spirit and determination inspire Red and others to re-evaluate their lives
- Andy's efforts to escape Shawshank ultimately lead to his successful breakout
Themes
- Hope and redemption
- Friendship and camaraderie
- Freedom and escape
- Corruption and injustice
Notable Characters
- Andy Dufresne: wrongly convicted banker and protagonist
- Red: lifer and Andy's friend
- Warden Norton: corrupt and ruthless warden of Shawshank
- Captain Hadley: brutal and corrupt prison guard
- Brooks Hatlen: elderly inmate struggling to adapt to life outside prison
Symbolism
- The rock hammer: represents Andy's determination and hope
- The tunnel: symbolizes Andy's escape and freedom
- The bird: represents freedom and escape for Andy and Red
Impact and Legacy
- Consistently ranked as one of the greatest films of all time
- Nominated for seven Academy Awards
- Cult following and enduring popularity despite initial box office disappointment
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Description
Test your knowledge of the highly acclaimed film, The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Explore the themes, characters, and symbolism that make this movie a timeless classic.
