Introduction

Despite its setting being a jail, "The Shawshank Redemption" strangely captures viewers in its warm hold, making them members of the family. There are a number of films that provide viewers with vivid experiences and create swift, shallow emotions. This movie, however, moves slowly, employing the quiet, perceptive voice of the narrator to include viewers in a tale of a prison community. It holds deeper meaning than a majority of other movies, being themed on continuity within a lifetime, on the basis of hope and friendship(Ebert).
Interestingly, although the movies hero is Andy Dufresne, (condemned ex-banker played by Tim Robbins), viewers dont get to view actions from his standpoint. The movie kicks off with Dufresne being given life penalties for two murders his wifes and her lovers. After this scene, the movie never shows his outlook again, but moves to the outlooks of the prison community, especially Ellis 'Red' Redding (another inmate with a life sentence, played by Morgan Freeman). Redding narrates his recollection of the time Dufresne first walked in ("looked like a stiff breeze would blow him over"); the former, apparently, erroneously predicted that Dufresne would not be able to survive prison(Ebert).

Right from Dufresnes first appearance to the culmination of the movie, viewers only perceive Dufresne from others perspective, including his... Red is the deputy who viewers are able to relate to; the redemption, eventually, is Red's. Dufresnes example proves to viewers that one needs to always have hope, remain true to oneself, be patient, set a subtle, straightforward example and leap at the opportunity one is granted. "I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really," he tells Red. "Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'." (Ebert)

Thesis

I believe Shawshanks structure doesnt revolve around Dufresne, but around how viewers relate to himtheir approval, interest, and sympathy. If Dufresne was portrayed as the courageous, endearing hero, Shawshank wouldnt have held so much mystery and would be just like any other movie. In the end, as Dufresne is existential he doesnt depend on luck and chance, but ensures he makes decisions which afford him control over his life.

Development

Dufresne displays freedoms awful existential nature, when he plays the recording over the public access system knowing full well that his action will have consequences. He doesnt object to his solitary confinement; rather, he believes it was the most stress-free time he spent (Ebert).

Dufresne is a dependable person who loves to assist other people in reaching their complete potential. For instance, he teaches Tommy and others to ensure they…