How Andy Dufresne’s Arrival At Shawshank Prison Might Be Considered

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Religion 3 – The Shawshank Redemption
Quarter 1 Project, Part 2 – 50 points
Directions:
1. View the following 5 video clips of scenes from the 1994 film, The Shawshank Redemption.
2. Answer each of the five questions that follow.
3. For each question write a thoughtful, well-argued response.
4. Each question is valued at 10 points for a total of 50 points.
1. Andy Arrives at Shawshank

→Describe how Andy Dufresne’s arrival at Shawshank Prison might be considered a sacramental experience.
2. Andy Meets Red

→Choose a word or phrase that describes the prison yard encounter between Andy Dufresne and Red and tell why you chose the word or phrase.
3. Andy: A Man for Others

→Describe what you think is the symbolism behind Andy Dufresne’s smile.
4 Andy’s Escape

→Describe how Andy Dufresne’s escape might be a metaphor for Christian Baptism?
5. Opera Scene

→Describe how and why Andy Dufresne’s playing of the opera piece, The Marriage of Figaro” impacted prison life at Shawshank.