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Symbolism Of Money In The Shawshank Redemption

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The director employs vivid characteristic and symbolism to emphasise the theme corruption of the characters in The Shawshank Redemption film. The use of money is a symbolism of bribing and power. An example of this is when Ned Grimes said “have some of [these] fine pies, my missus made especially for you” He is referring to the hidden money to bribe the Warden to help him with the highway contract. Because the Warden has the power over the inmates and the guard, he decides to take the offer “[Ned, please]be sure and thank Maisie for this fine pie” This shows the audience the symbolic effect and characterisation on money towards character and that money can become an influence of a corrupt person, characteristic wise like the warden. Furthermore,
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