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Should The Shawshank Redemption Be Read In High School

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The Shawshank Redemption should be read in high school. Yes the book has a very strong graphic nature, but there are many messages within the book that high school student need to read. Messages such as, hope, and friendship. Having students in high school read for stuff like this would be very beneficial for them. It may give them a new outlook on life, or even a new passion towards the future. First off, i agree the Shawshank Redemption is indeed a book of strong graphic nature; however, if the only thing you see when you read this book is its graphic nature then you cannot truly see the messages Stephen king has left. Andy is filled with nothing but hope throughout his entire stay at the Shawshank prison. "Andy Dufresne
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