Minor Characters In Shawshank Redemption

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In the film Shawshank Redemption directed by Frank Darabont several minor characters were used but Tommy imparticularly makes a difference. Tommy as a minor character does not develop in the same way as the protagonists Red and Andy but Darabont uses him to reflect the good that still exists. He is witty, fun and is a reflection of what life should be like he is shown like this through his dialogue such as when he is first introduced and is telling a story “Yes sir, I sure did, but if I drop this fucking thing you got me on destruction of property too." Another way he is reflecting what life should be like is through the lighting as he is never shown in darkness. Darabont shows this primarily in the scene that Tommy dies where he meets the