Symbolism In Shawshank Redemption

239 Words1 Pages
Jake the bird symbolizes the hope throughout Shawshank Redemption, but most important to Brooks. Jake was found by Brooks in the courtyard of the prison and was raised for the rest of the years leading to Brooks’ release from the prison which lead to him releasing Jake leaving Shawshank prison. Brooks releasing Jake represents how small his hope is for surviving outside of the prison due to being institutionalised for so long. In the scene that Brooks releases Jake the lighting is used to represent the hopeless and defeat on Brooks’ expression, this technique shows the effects of prison and how it contributes to a person's thoughts and emotions after being released. “You go there for life, and that’s exactly what they take from you.” After