What was the difference between the content of the novel and the movie?
The Shawshank Redemption novel and the movie had the following differences: 1. The narrative of novels and movies is different. The novel used a first-person narrative while the movie used a third-person narrative. In the novel, the protagonist, Andy Dufresne, was the direct narrator, while the movie presented the story through the camera and the actors 'performances. The plot development of the novel and the movie was also different. The plot development of the novel described Andy's life in Shawshank Prison in more detail, as well as his process of making new friends, building trust, and gradually gaining freedom. The movie focused on Andy's unjust imprisonment, the abuse and loneliness he suffered in prison, as well as the process of finding evidence and lodging a complaint. 3. The characters in the novel were more vivid. Andy was a complicated and contradictory character. He had both a tenacious, intelligent, and upright side, as well as a selfish, lonely, and desperate side. In the movie, the characters were more simplified and prominent. Andy's image was more symbolic and singular. The details and special effects in the movie were also different. The details in the novel were more realistic and detailed, such as the facilities in the prison and the living habits of the prisoners. In the movie, due to the limited shooting time and budget, some details and special effects were simplified. The Shawshank Redemption was different from the movie, but they were both excellent works of literature and movies with profound thoughts and cultural implications.