Shawshank+Scene+3

Shawshank Scene 3

Bridget, Louisa, Donald (pp. 64 - 67)

This scene is crucial to the plot of the story because you see a distinct change in Andy's character. He discovers that the person who actually killed who he was convicted of killing may be set free and he wants to deal with it (by going to see Warden Norton).

The themes apparent in this scene include hope, desperation, frustration, and corruption. The theme of hope is evident in Andy's character when he realizes that there is a chance that he can get a new trial and be set free of all the charges against him. Once he knows that this is a possibility, Andy decides to see the warden and clings to this new hope. The theme of desperation appears in the middle of the scene when the warden crushes Andy's hopes by not helping him. Andy desperately begs the warden to understand the situation. Frustration is evident towards the end of the scene when Warden Norton is dismissing Andy and completely disregards his story.
 * Theme:**

The scene is a turning point in the story and thickens the plot with this discovery and realization by Andy. He desperately holds on to the thought that he may be set free if he could get a new trial with this new evidence.
 * Plot Development:**

Andy's character develops and somewhat deteriorates through this scene. He is completely changed by this new realization and desperately clings to this newfound hope. He is no longer complacent and accepting of his fate in prison. His character has changed so that he is like a completely different person; his voice, manner, and state of mind are different than before his realization. The character of Warden Norton develops in this scene as well. He is seen more as an antagonist by not believing Andy's story and being completely unwilling to help him.
 * Character Development:**

(p. 64) Exterior Shot: "a rainy, windy day with big gray clouds scudding across the sky above the gray walls, a day when the last of the snow was starting to melt away and show lifeless patches of last year's grass in the fields beyond the prison." Interior Shot: "warden has a good-sized office in the Administration Wing…”. The lighting would be dark and gloomy to foreshadow the following events in the scene.
 * Imagery / Lighting:**

The music would be a dramatic piece from the score that leads into the scene, emphasizing the mood. **
 * Music:

The setting of the scene would include the outside shots of the prison, yard, etc. and the inside shots of the office and solitary.
 * Setting:**

**Cast:** Andy Dufresne Warden Norton Chester Guards