The Use Of Power In The Shawshank Redemption

The human condition, a concept that stems frm the idea of good and evil; the ability to commit sadistic acts and not be able to explain why we are capable of doing such. The perfect life is lucidly generous, so why are we so merciless and selfish? Throughout the years, life has documented the greater ability if those in power to act at pleasure, and be able to achieve their wishes and goals. However, a majority will argue that power holders can cause corruption, and greediness. The use of power in the realm of leadership doesn’t typically result in good, take for example, Adolf Hitler and Jim Jones. Both were incredibly powerful leaders, though, caused incredible damage to society. At times, power can trigger not only the individual, but those around them. The capability to hold such power and influence over others is a mission where most can experience the good, the bad and the ugly. There are numerous texts and individuals challenge the notions of power. In The Shawshank Redemption, a 1994 film by Frank Durabont, the character Warden Norton is

Through Norton, individuals who hold power are portrayed as intrinsically malicious, continually pursuing desire. Norton’s never ending pursue for desire is relative to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, in which he is engrossed in self-indulgence. Following the film, it’s difficult to find a time where the Warden doesn’t reinforce this view of the human condition – every single action was skilfully performed to ensure everything happened just the way he wanted it to. Norton’s own selfishness and power was a priority over everything else, including the lives of prisoners he controlled. Throughout the film the Warden demands Ady to polish his shoes daily, though a small request, it gives him extreme gratification. The polished shoes signify his power, his power over who the gun is pointing to... … (not