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After the inspection, the warden nodded in satisfaction, noticed that Andy was holding a Bible, and took it from him.

“It’s great to see you studying the Bible here. Which passage do you like best?” Andy thought for a moment and then quoted a famous saying from the Bible: “Therefore be mindful, because you do not know when the master of the house will come.”

The warden's lips twitched slightly. To demonstrate his familiarity with the Bible, he naturally pointed out which chapter the passage came from: "Mark 13:53, I also love that passage very much. But I prefer 'I am the light of the world, and whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

Andy responded, "John 8:12."

The warden, also a Bible enthusiast, smiled with satisfaction. "I heard you're good at math. Very good. Everyone has their own specialty."

Each classic quote contains clues to the subsequent plot.

At this moment, the prison guards who were conducting the search discovered an object that resembled sandpaper.

"what is this?"

“A stone polishing mat, used for polishing stones, is my little hobby.” As the camera moves, viewers see Andy’s meticulously crafted stone artifacts.

The prison guard picked up a few and played with them in his hand, brought them close to his nose and sniffed them, and commented: "No serious violations."

The warden, in a good mood, didn't say much, but turned around and saw Rita Hayworth's poster.

"This is a bit inappropriate."

“But…” the warden’s tone shifted, his emotions rising.

He decided to grant Andy a pardon.

The audience's hearts were in their throats after the prison guards and warden left the cell.

“I almost forgot, your Bible.” The warden returned Andy’s Bible, adding, “How could I take your Bible?”

The seemingly calm plot is actually fraught with undercurrents and hidden dangers.

Andy takes the Bible, and the warden utters the most classic line in the movie: "The path to salvation is hidden in this."

Double entendre.

Only by watching the finale and then rewatching this scene can one truly appreciate the danger behind it.

Each shot is ingeniously designed.

In fact, this inspection was deliberately arranged by Warden Morton, who wanted to test Andy's true abilities and also to see this talented banker in person.

With Andy's knowledge, he would surely achieve great things in any era and region.

The audience felt relieved and touched by a certain emotion.

Even in dire straits, one can still find a glimmer of hope.

After the inspection, Andy was taken to Warden Norton's office.

Shen Qing used a long take to meticulously show every corner of the warden's office.

The walls are covered with all sorts of famous quotes and sayings, which the warden explained were all cross-stitch pieces he made himself.

After learning that Andy possessed special talents, the warden decided to arrange for him to work at the library.

This generous treatment was clearly a conditional exchange. From then on, Andy took on the heavy responsibility of laundering money for the warden.

However, this also indirectly improved his living conditions.

The seemingly hopeless years behind bars began to show a glimmer of light.

Even in the dimly lit theater, the audience could sense that the plot was gradually becoming clearer.

The story is moving in a positive direction, and Andy will work with a fellow inmate named Brooks to manage the Shawshank Prison library together.

Compared to previous cleaning jobs, this is undoubtedly a more respectable position.

A large number of books provided prisoners with a source of spiritual nourishment.

Old Bu is a kind man who has spent a long time in prison.

After learning of Andy's talents, the prison guards all sought his assistance, and Andy, like a superhero, always managed to solve the problems.

Life is quietly improving.

Gold will always shine.

The protagonist achieves self-redemption through his wisdom. Andy yearns to give meaning to his life, and he plans to add new books to the library to allow prisoners to connect with the outside world.

Despite a limited budget, he always found a clever solution. He could accomplish things even without relying on the warden's funds.

Andy's unwavering will led him to continuously create miracles.

The prison guards knew that a mastermind was hiding in Shawshank Prison, and they all asked him for help, since it wouldn't cost them a penny.

Andy set up a small workshop in prison; if it weren't for their prison uniforms, viewers would almost think they had opened an office.

These peaceful days continued until one day, ripples appeared on the lake again.

The usually mild-mannered Old Brooks suddenly threatened another prisoner with a knife; if Andy hadn't intervened in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Why is Old Bu behaving erratically?

The reason was that he didn't want to leave prison and deliberately committed crimes in order to stay. His fellow inmates were puzzled, but only the experienced Red understood Old Brooks's predicament.

“Institutionalization.” This is the concept that Reid distilled.

When asked about the meaning of institutionalization, Red explained to his fellow inmates, "Old Brooks spent fifty years in prison, a full half-century! This is his world, he's an important figure, educated. Once he gets out, he'll be nothing but a useless piece of trash. He'll have arthritis in both hands, and then there's that prison experience. Can you imagine? He'll probably be turned away from the library. Do you understand?"

His fellow inmates were puzzled as to why he was unwilling to escape the harsh prison life.
Red's explanation became increasingly impassioned: "A sense of belonging. A place where one can feel valued is perhaps the paradise in one's heart."

For Old Brooks, prison was no different from home.

At this moment, Red uttered the most powerful line in the film: "Prison is a strange thing. At first you hate it, then you get used to it, and eventually you can't live without it. That's the power of institutionalization."

The younger prisoners were skeptical, but the older prisoners understood perfectly.

If they were as old as Old Brooks, or had also spent many years behind bars, they would surely empathize.

"The prison guards have imprisoned you here, robbing you of most of your life, or rather, your entire life."

Finally, after serving fifty years in prison, Old Brooks regained his freedom, but this freedom did not bring joy.

He put on the new clothes prepared for him in the prison and released his beloved pigeon, Jack.

Though he has regained his freedom, his heart is dead. In his old age, he is about to depart this world.

This scene evoked mixed feelings in countless viewers.

Old Brooks released the pigeons, his eyes filled with sorrow. He left the Shawshank Library and walked out of the prison; however, the outside world was perhaps even crueler to this fifty-year prisoner than the prison itself.

In the span of fifty years, the world experienced two world wars.

Old Bu stood there blankly, sitting in his car and wandering the streets. Everything felt unfamiliar to him, and loneliness and confusion enveloped his heart. He even missed his days in prison.

A car approached, but Old Bu didn't dodge it.

During his brief time outside, Old Brooks wrote letters to his friends in prison, recounting his experiences.

"Dear friends, the world is changing so fast it's unbelievable."

"I only ever saw one car when I was a child, but now they're everywhere."

"The world is incredibly busy."

“I was placed in a place called Brewer and worked in a grocery store. The work was demanding, and I gave it my all, but the pain from my arthritis was bothering me, and the work was becoming increasingly difficult.”

“I believe my boss doesn’t like me. In my spare time, I would go to the park to feed the birds, hoping for Jack to appear, but it never showed up.”

Wherever it is, may it be well and make new friends.

“At night, I tossed and turned, having nightmares. I dreamt of falling from a great height. When I woke up, I couldn’t remember where I was. Maybe I should rob someone at knifepoint and go back to prison, or kill the shop owner as an extra punishment.”

"But I am too old to do such a foolish thing again."

“I don’t like it here. It makes me feel anxious all the time, so I’ve decided not to stay any longer. To society, an old man is insignificant.”

After writing his will, Old Brooks put on a suit, stood on the table, and prepared to end his life.

Life has come to an end, yet there is a sense of relief on his face.

Even in death, Old Bu still clung to the world, leaving behind a line of words at the spot where he hanged himself.

"Old Bu was here."

How ironic. (End of Chapter)