Problem
1) What did Andy steal from the warden, especially from his outfit? Why? How are these costume changes revealed cinematically?
2) Why is the setting important in both the plot and symbolism on the night that Andy escapes? Why?
3) Andy has to take off his prison uniform to avoid being caught, but what else could this costume change suggest or reflect about his indirect characterization? What does this extreme high angle/bird's eye view suggest? This is most iconic image from the film and is typically used to advertise the film. Why?
4) What does Andy do when he escapes? Why?
5) What does the warden have on the wall in his office? What does it mean to the warden before and after being caught for his crimes?
6) Earlier in the film, the warden said that Andy would find salvation within the Bible. How did Andy find salvation? Think back to earlier in the film. How did Andy nearly get caught?
7) In what chapter of the Bible did Andy hide his rock hammer? Research this allusion. Why is it apt that Andy kept the rock hammer here?
8) What happens to both Captain Hadley and Warden Samuel Norton?
9) What does Red receive in the mail? What is his reaction to Andy's escape? Why?
10) What does Red say at his next parole hearing? Why? How is this monologue different than the previous ones?
Source: The Shawshank Redemption Film 1994.