What is cultural context

The cultural context is the world or society of the text. It refers to when and where the story is set, the type of society that is represented in the text. The social, political, religious and economic structure of society is considered here.

When and where is Shawshank set

The story is set in Shawshank Redemption prison in Portland, Maine.  Andy arrives in 1947; Red has already been there 20 years on the day that Andy arrives and Brooks tells us that he has been there since 1905.

What is Prison society (values, rituals and expectations)

Prison society (values, rituals and expectations): In the words of Red - ‘prison is no fairytale world.’ The harsh realities of prison life in 1940s America is shown to us through this film: violence by the guards, corrupt guards and warden, prisoner on

Violence in Shawshank

The violence meted out by the Sisters to Andy is hard to watch. There are connotations of rape and sexual abuse although Red seems to intimate that they were unsuccessful at least some of the time

Time passing in Shawshank

The film spans 20 years from when Andy arrives at Shawshank to when Red meets him in Mexico – 1947-1967. Much changes in this time period. Because the men are in prison, they are unaware of how the world has changed and there are only brief mentions of th

What is the social class in Shawshank

Andy’s background as a ‘hotshot banker’ and his knowledge of the law and taxes garner him favour with the guard and eventually the warden. They use him for his knowledge but only trust him because of his background and his high social class. Links to educ

1. “You strike me as an icy and remorseless man”, The Judge addresses Andy Dufresne. 2. “Looked like a stiff breeze would blow him over”. Red admits that his first impression of Andy was that he appeared weak. 3. “I believe in two things: discipline and t

1. “If I were you, I’d grow eyes in the back of my head“. Red warns Andy to be careful in the prison, especially when it comes to Boggs and ‘the sisters’. 2. “He had a quiet way about him“. Red grows to become quite fond of Andy. 3. “I think he did it to

1. “Shitty pipe dreams”. Red warns Andy about the dangers of having hope and tells him that he should get used to living without it. 2. “Get busy living or get busy dying”. Andy offers an interesting and uplifting philosophy that makes his choice simple.

Who are the main characters

Andy dufresne, Warden Norton, Brooks Hatlen, Ellis Boyd Redding (Red), Captain Hadley, Bogs (leader of the sisters), Tommy, Fat ass, Heywood

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Question	Answer
What is cultural context	The cultural context is the world or society of the text. It refers to when and where the story is set, the type of society that is represented in the text. The social, political, religious and economic structure of society is considered here.
When and where is Shawshank set	The story is set in Shawshank Redemption prison in Portland, Maine.  Andy arrives in 1947; Red has already been there 20 years on the day that Andy arrives and Brooks tells us that he has been there since 1905.
What is Prison society (values, rituals and expectations)	Prison society (values, rituals and expectations): In the words of Red - ‘prison is no fairytale world.’ The harsh realities of prison life in 1940s America is shown to us through this film: violence by the guards, corrupt guards and warden, prisoner on
Violence in Shawshank	The violence meted out by the Sisters to Andy is hard to watch. There are connotations of rape and sexual abuse although Red seems to intimate that they were unsuccessful at least some of the time
Time passing in Shawshank	The film spans 20 years from when Andy arrives at Shawshank to when Red meets him in Mexico – 1947-1967. Much changes in this time period. Because the men are in prison, they are unaware of how the world has changed and there are only brief mentions of th
Who was the director	Frank Darabont
What is the social class in Shawshank	Andy’s background as a ‘hotshot banker’ and his knowledge of the law and taxes garner him favour with the guard and eventually the warden. They use him for his knowledge but only trust him because of his background and his high social class. Links to educ
Keys Quotes 1	1. “You strike me as an icy and remorseless man”, The Judge addresses Andy Dufresne. 2. “Looked like a stiff breeze would blow him over”. Red admits that his first impression of Andy was that he appeared weak. 3. “I believe in two things: discipline and t
Key quotes 2	1. “If I were you, I’d grow eyes in the back of my head“. Red warns Andy to be careful in the prison, especially when it comes to Boggs and ‘the sisters’. 2. “He had a quiet way about him“. Red grows to become quite fond of Andy. 3. “I think he did it to
Key quotes 3	1. “Shitty pipe dreams”. Red warns Andy about the dangers of having hope and tells him that he should get used to living without it. 2. “Get busy living or get busy dying”. Andy offers an interesting and uplifting philosophy that makes his choice simple.
Who are the main characters	Andy dufresne, Warden Norton, Brooks Hatlen, Ellis Boyd Redding (Red), Captain Hadley, Bogs (leader of the sisters), Tommy, Fat ass, Heywood

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