Abstract:

This paper is a discussion and interpretation of the American movie The Shawshank Redemption. In this movie, the hero Andy, suffering judicial injustice, hoped to be free and persevered in breaking the cage — the Shawshank Prison. “Redemption” means self-liberation, the pursuit of freedom, and is also a strong desire for freedom, for hope and perseverance. It is because of the presence of hope that people can continue to live, especially for those who are in confusion or trouble. Hope is a great power, so people can stick to it until they get the physical and spiritual salvation. Only by never stopping learning, never giving up cherished beliefs in the soul will people have the opportunity to enrich themselves. As for Andy, though he was in prison, with the flesh being detained and tortured, his heart still remained free, and he was devoted to his religious belief, and was passionate for art. In our times, there’s a serious lack of faith. We often get lost in the negative emotion, being lazy, and vain. Then we need something to support our mind. So that we can withstand the wind and rain as a rock without being swayed. The paper focuses on the analysis of the leading characters and theme of the movie, which reflects American ideals and beliefs and social system. All these play an active role in thinking about humanity and promoting China’s development.

Keywords: Redemption；Shackles；Hope；Freedom

摘  要：

《肖申克的救赎》中的主人公安迪在遭受司法不公正的情况下，他希望得到自由，并且能够坚持不懈，以非常人的毅力顽强的冲破牢笼—肖申克这个监狱。“救赎”即自我解放，追求自由，亦是对自由的强烈渴望和对希望的而坚持。正是因为希望的存在，人们才能继续生活下去,特别是对那些处于困境的人来说。希望是一种巨大的力量，使得人们能够坚持下来直到得到肉体和精神的救赎。只有永不停止的学习、怀有永不放弃好好生活下去的信念才会有充实自己灵魂的机会。就如安迪一样，尽管他身陷牢狱，肉体受到禁锢与折磨，他的内心却依旧保持自由，他有虔诚的宗教信仰，对艺术充满热情。在当今这个信仰严重缺失的时代，我们常常迷失在消极、懒散、虚荣中，我们的心灵需要有一种东西来支撑，才能在风吹雨打中稳如磐石。本文对影片中主要人物和影片主题进行了分析和探究，从而深入了解了美国社会的追求理念和社会体制。这对人性思考和中国社会发展都有重要的积极影响。

关键词：救赎；束缚；希望；自由