THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION The Shawshank Redemption begins with a sentencing trial. Andy (biblical for Andrew) is given two life sentences for the murder of his wife and her lover. He is sentenced to Shawshank Prison. When the bus arrives with the new prisoners all the inmates bet, in prison currency of cigarettes, on who would break down first. Red thought that Andy would be the first, he was disappointed and intrigued with Andy’s stability. …showed first 75 words of 1621 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1621 total…m hoping this letter finds you and finds you well. Your friend Andy”. Red’s final words were how hope is the best thing in the world and tells us all the things he hopes for: ‘I hope I make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope...’ (I hope is I pray)