ASSIGNMENT :1 MOVIE ANALYSIS.

MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption

Roll No. Name of Members Group

• 33 Ayush Pathak
• 34 Balvir Choudhary

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• 6 Disha Lade
• 45 Miit Gandhi
• 53 Ritesh Sonekar
• 59 Shrirang Brahmankar
 ● ANDY DUFRESNE, a banker is
convicted of murdering his wife and her
lover and sent to harsh Shawshank

Introduction: ●
prison.
RED has already spent 20 years in the
same prison and becomes Andy’s
friend. The story portrays the miserable
life of prisoners.

STORYLINE:
● Warden is shown as a kind of villain in
the story. The story is all about how
Andy frees himself and his friend from
prison while the warden shoots himself
because he wants to avoid arrest for
the crime of money laundering.
 ● Openness: High

Personality Traits Andy's analytical temperament, inventiveness, and

intelligence are all in line with his high level of receptivity
(Big 5 personality test) to new experiences and ideas.
● Conscientiousness: High
Andy's ability to organize and execute his escape, as well
as his calmness and commitment, demonstrate a high
degree of conscientiousness.
● Extraversion: Low
Andy is characterized as introverted, fond of alone, and
able to maintain composure even in social situations.
● Agreeableness: Moderate
Andy isn't very combative, but his attention to self-interest
and strategic planning could put him in the middle of the
pack when it comes to agreeableness..
● Neuroticism: Low
Andy appears to have a low level of neuroticism based
on his ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Andy Dufresne
 ● Openness: Moderate
Red's resourcefulness and adaptability within the prison
Personality Traits community might indicate a moderate level of openness.
● Conscientiousness: Moderate
(Big 5 personality test) Red's resourcefulness suggests a degree of
conscientiousness, but his adaptability may not be as
structured as Andy's.
● Extraversion: High
Red's friendly and outgoing nature, along with his well-
connected status in the prison community, suggests a
high level of extraversion.
● Agreeableness: High
Red's friendly and helpful nature, as well as his ability to
maintain connections, indicates a high level of
agreeableness.
● Neuroticism: Low
While Red has faced challenges in prison, his overall
demeanor and coping mechanisms suggest a relatively
low level of neuroticism.

Ellis Boyd Redding

(Red)
 ● Andy Dufresne: Andy's
perception of the corrupt prison
Perceptions Of The system, especially the warden, is
one of deep skepticism and a
Character About An desire for reform.
Event Or Individual.
● Red: Red's perception of the
parole hearings is significant.
Initially cynical about the system,
he observes Andy's unwavering
hope and starts to believe in the
possibility of redemption.
Motivations ● Andy Dufresne: Andy's primary
motivation is to prove his innocence
Guiding Their and escape from Shawshank prison.
He is driven by an unwavering hope
for a better life beyond the prison
Behaviour walls. He is also motivated by a
desire to bring justice to the inmates
through his financial expertise.

● Red: Red's motivation is survival

and adaptation. He has learned to
accept his fate in prison and
maintains a sense of order within the
system. Over time, his motivation
shifts as he becomes influenced by
Andy's hope and determination,
which leads him to question his own
life choices and beliefs.
The Attitude Of The ● Affective (A): Andy maintains a positive

Character Towards and uncomplaining attitude despite his

wrongful conviction. He channels his

The Event Or
frustration into constructive activities,
indicating emotional resilience.
● Behavioral(B): Andy engages in
Individual constructive behaviors such as helping
the prison staff and fellow inmates. This
reflects his proactive and positive
As per ABC Model approach to his circumstances.
● Cognitive (C): Andy's mindset is
focused on constructive activities,
suggesting a cognitive shift towards
finding purpose and meaning in his
situation.

Andy Dufresne
The Attitude Of The ● Affective (A): Red starts with a
pessimistic attitude towards parole
Character Towards hearings, indicating a negative
emotional state. However, Andy's

The Event Or influence transforms Red's outlook,

suggesting a positive emotional change.

Individual ● Behavioral (B): Red becomes more

open to hope and change under Andy's
influence. This change in behavior
As per ABC Model reflects a willingness to embrace new
perspectives and possibilities.
● Cognitive (C): Red's cognitive shift is
evident in his transformed outlook on
parole hearings. He becomes more
open to hope, indicating a change in his
thought patterns.

Ellis Boyd Redding

(Red)
 ● Andy Dufresne: Andy values his
Values And own innocence and the idea of
justice. He believes in the power of
Beliefs knowledge and education, which he

That The imparts to his fellow inmates by

creating a prison library. He also

Character Holds believes in the possibility of

redemption and second chances.

To Be True ● Red: Red initially values survival

and maintaining a sense of order
within Shawshank. However, as the
story unfolds, he comes to believe
in the potential for change and the
value of hope, redemption, and the
possibility of a new life outside the
prison.
CONCLUSION:
Hope and determination are two aspects which can help any person achieve
anything they want in life……….only the thing is patience is the greatest virtue.
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