Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption

by

Stephen King

Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption Symbols

Pin-Up Posters

In Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, pin-up posters represent Andy Dufresne’s desire for freedom—and his ability to hide that desire using gender stereotypes. The novella first mentions the pin-up posters early, when…

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Rocks, Crystals, and Concrete

In Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, rocks, crystals, and concrete represent Andy Dufresne’s persistence, which he uses to dominate the prison environment and to inspire others. Early in the novella, convict and…

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