The Shawshank Redemption Movie Questions

1. What genre (type of film) does The Shawshank Redemption belong to? 2. In some circles The Shawshank Redemption has been known to belong to the ‘horror film’ genre. Where is the evidence to support this? List. 3. Why is The Shawshank Redemption a drama? Explain. 4. What is your favourite scene of the film? Explain why. 5. Write down at least 3 important quotes from the film. 6. Write down anything that confuses you or other points of interest. 7. Who is your favourite character and why? 8. Who is the character you least like? Explain why. 9. What qualities does Andy Dufresne have? List. 10.What positive effects does Andy have on the people around him and the prison environment? Explain by giving specific examples from the film. 11.Why can’t Brooks Hatlen adjust to life on the outside after he is finally released from Shawshank prison? Explain. 12.Identify as many themes as you can from the movie. A ‘theme’ is a meaningful idea that resonates throughout a text. 13.List the appearances of women in the film? 14.I’m sure you’ll agree that on a whole there is an absence of women in the film. Why do you think this is? Explain. 15.Choose a sequence from the film and explain why you like it based on the filmic techniques employed. When responding choose one or a combination of the following filmic techniques: camera shots, camera angles, use of light, use of music, editing, costume, etc… 16.Define the word Redemption. 17.Give reasons as to why The Shawshank Redemption is a very popular film with audiences everywhere? Choose 1 of the following and respond verbally in a class round table discussion.

1. What is your favourite scene and why? 2. Who is your favourite character and why? 3. Who is your least favourite character and why? 4. What is your favourite quote and why? 5. Why do you think The Shawshank Redemption is so popular with audiences everywhere? 6. Write down anything you do not understand and ask the class to respond.