What was Norton doing in Shawshank?

Warden Norton creates the “inside-out program”, where inmates leave the prison to work on public service projects, such as the building of roads. Because independent contractors can’t compete with the “army of slaves” Norton is taking up all of the projects they need to make a profit.

What corrupt activity does Andy begin to help Norton with?

How did Andy manage to make Norton into trouble? So Norton has Andy (a banker by profession) launder the money using the alias (a fake account) Randall Stephens. Before escaping the prison, Andy exposes the illegal activities of Norton by mailing the evidence of corruption, bribery and murders to a local newspaper.

How does Andy Dufresne help Warden Norton?

Over time though he built up a friendship with Red, though his harassment by the Sisters continued. Eventually, however, Andy was able to use his skills to turn his life around. Andy was able to help the warden and the prison staff because of his knowledge of finances and tax law.

How did Andy help the inmate Tommy?

Andy Dufresne had been helping other inmates to get their GED, and Tommy wanted to get his. Andy said he didn’t waste time on losers, and after being convinced that Tommy was committed, he took him under his wing, teaching him how to read.

What changes does Andy make to the library?

Andy gradually turned the library from one small room to “the best prison library in New England”. He got major book clubs to send the book selections that the prisoners wanted at a cheap rate. Also, Andy was able to get the prison seven hundred dollars each year and expand the prison library.

What does Andy threaten to take from Norton?

When Andy tries to resist Norton’s evil ways, Norton threatens to take him out of his part of the prison, stop ensuring protection from the guards, and destroy his hard-won library.

Did Shawshank really happen?

The Shawshank Redemption isn’t based on a true story, and Frank Darabont didn’t come up with it by himself, either. The movie’s based on Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, a novella first published in Stephen King’s Different Seasons. Fortunately, Darabont went on to prove King wrong.

Why did Andy help Hadley?

Andy was “important” to Hadley because Andy helped to file his taxes. Because of this, Hadley wanted to protect Andy, which meant getting rid of his aggressors, including Bogs.

When did Andy escape from Shawshank?

IMDB quotes Red “In 1966, Andy Dufresne escaped from Shawshank prison. All they found of him was a muddy set of prison clothes, a bar of soap, and an old rock hammer, damn near worn down to the nub.” I imagine Andy walked all night to the bank, changed clothes, got the money, bought a car with cash and skipped town.