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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION BEACH SCENE ANALYSIS
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Textual Analysis of “The Shawshank Redemption” 3
Conclusion 4
References 6
Introduction
In earlier times, the background coupled with the acted contents on the stage formed scenes. The background setting acted as a catalyst for enhancing the feel of the acted part on stage, aiming at grasping the attention of the audiences till the end (White, 2007). Taking cue from earlier form of cinema, namely theatre, the creative genes of the filmmakers have stereotyped the feel, beach scenes generate by hinting at a few specific sides of human feelings and critical implications. In the cu
ent discussion, the ending beach scene by Frank Darabont in The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is discussed, which is definitely a remarkable piece of cinematography. The ending on the beach apparently generates a sense of optimism in the audience however are aspects that relate to human psychology and thought process mechanism and therefore, is worth thorough analysis.
Textual Analysis of “The Shawshank Redemption”
In the film, The Shawshank Redemption (1994), by Frank Darabont, it is seen that Andy Dufresne, was sentenced to serve two life sentences for killing his wife and her lover, although Dufresne never accepted that he killed any of the two. Amid the deep depression that su
ounded Andy Dufresne’s life in the prison he talked about his dream of living a carefree and independent life at Zihuatanejo, a Mexican coastal town, to Ellis Redding, his close acquaintance in the prison. Andy finally escapes the prison and Redding got out on parole. He reached Zihuatanejo, where he met his friend Andy Dufresne, seen living his life as he always wanted to. The film ends on the open beach, where the two friends em
ace each other (YouTube, 2012).
Focusing on the last scene of the film, where the two friends meet shown in the backdrop of a solitary beach, a feel of majestic optimism is implicated with white sands, blue waters, a
oken boat and the two humans, carefree and happy. The beach scene creates a lasting impression on the minds of the audience and successfully generates the dramatic effect. As stated by Khamis (2010), as the modern form of cinema uses the...