Why does Andy like his posters?

In order to avert suspicion from the iconic actress and the massive hole she was hiding, Andy requests an assortment of other posters to decorate his cell, including Einstein poking out his tongue, Marilyn Monroe, and, as per Stephen King’s original book, Rita Hayworth.

What does Andy say about his posters?

As Andy requests for more posters of some other actresses he tells Red that he likes to imagine he can step through the pictures and be with the actresses.

Which actress appears on the poster Andy uses to cover his escape tunnel when he finally makes it out?

When he throws one at Andy’s poster of Raquel Welch (in the spot previously occupied by Marilyn Monroe, and before that by Rita Hayworth), the rock punches through and into the wall. Norton tears the poster from the wall revealing a tunnel just wide enough for a man to crawl into.

How did Andy dig the tunnel?

Andy used 2 rock hammers and 27 years to dig that tunnel. Andy used 2 rock hammers and 27 years to dig that tunnel. Although its not disscussed in the movie, but in the Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption on which the movie was based on, Andy ordered another rock hammers after 19 years.

What part of Red did Andy represent?

Even though Red’s narrative focuses on Andy and his eventual escape, Red admits that the story is really all about himself. Andy’s inner confidence and sense of self-worth represent the part of Red that Hadley, Norton, and the other prison authorities never managed to crush.

Who is the woman on the poster in Shawshank Redemption?

Raquel Welch
The poster girls in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (’94) are Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe and Raquel Welch.

Why does Andy say he wants a poster of Rita Hayworth?

Q. Why does Andy say he wants a poster of Rita Hayworth? To remind him of freedom.