Why are you being obtuse?

Obtuse, which comes to us from the Latin word obtusus, meaning “dull” or “blunt,” can describe an angle that is not acute or a person who is mentally “dull” or slow of mind. The word has also developed a somewhat controversial sense of “hard to comprehend,” probably as a result of confusion with abstruse.

What exactly was the warden doing and what crime was he committing?

The Warden really was taking bribes and kick backs and misreporting money, as well as committing abuse and even having one inmate murdered to prevent Andy from getting a new trial and being released.

Why is the warden important in Shawshank Redemption?

The warden’s role, as well as much of the prison staff, is present to show how corruption is present, bringing humanity to the prisoners and a sense of inhumanity to those who are intended to uphold the law.

Why did the warden commit suicide in Shawshank Redemption?

In the book, Norton resigned not long after Andy’s escape. In the film however, Samuel committed suicide in his office via a gunshot to the head. This was probably done for fear of being publicly exposed and sent to prison with the same inmates he had terrorized/abused.

What does Andy do for the warden?

Andy was able to help the warden and the prison staff because of his knowledge of finances and tax law. As a result, he was exempt from manual labor and harassment by his fellow inmates, (Captain Hadley even beat up the lead sister Bogs following an assault, which left Andy in the infirmary for a month).

What does Rita Hayworth have to do with The Shawshank Redemption?

More literally, Rita Hayworth really does remind Andy of his desire to actually break out of Shawshank because of the chiseled hole in the concrete that the posters conceal. As a result, Rita Hayworth embodies the sense of hope that keeps Andy alive and sane and distinguishes him from the other inmates.

What was the purpose of The Shawshank Redemption?

In reality, it was simply a way for the Warden to make money from the cheap labor of the inmates. Andy, using an entity named Randall Stephens, laundered the Warden’s illicit profit. In 1965 Tommy Williams arrived at Shawshank and Andy and his friends soon took a liking to him.

What happened to Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption?

Andrew “Andy” Dufresne is the main protagonist in Stephen King’s Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and the 1994 film adaptation. Andy is sentenced to two life sentences for the murder of his wife and her lover, a crime he truly did not commit.

What happened to Andy in Shawshank Prison?

Once his original stint in the hole was done, Andy was blackmailed by the Warden and given another month to think about his options. It was at this moment that Andy realized that the Warden was never going to let him leave Shawshank State Penitentiary. In 1966, Andy escaped from Shawshank Prison.

What happened to Tommy Williams in Shawshank Redemption?

In 1965 Tommy Williams arrived at Shawshank and Andy and his friends soon took a liking to him. He quickly became a part of their gang. Tommy wanted to try for his GED so Andy helped him. Yet when he took his test he thought he had failed and had a breakdown.