The theme of The Shawshank Redemption

Theme of The Shawshank Redemption: This novel explains the true meaning of hope and freedom. It can be said that if Andy in the story gives up hope, he will not be free. It is not difficult to see from the plot of the novel that hope leads to action. Not only Andy, the protagonist, but also Rhett in the story found light and hope through Andy's gift, and finally gained freedom through hope.

The name of The Shawshank Redemption is also symbolic. Shawshank symbolizes darkness and evil, and the word redemption comes from Isaiah in the Old Testament, which symbolizes the practice of Christian thought. It is worth thinking that the characters in the novel do not regard "religion as the foundation of social life" like early American immigrants, and of course they do not practice any religion. Andy, the hero, did not wait for God's redemption, but saved himself by insisting on good humanity, won freedom and achieved rebirth.

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The Shawshank Redemption's series of novels, Talking about the Four Seasons, was listed in The New York Times bestseller list that year and translated into more than 30 languages around the world.

The Shawshank Redemption's literary achievements have been recognized by the world. Shortly after the novel was published, "The Shawshank Redemption" was made into a film, which was well received. It was selected as the first of the 250 best films by more than 400,000 members of IMDB, and was selected as the best film list of the 20th century 100 by the American Film Association.