Hope is defined as "a feeling of expectation and desire for certain things to happen." In the film, The Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne maintained hope for a better life even though he was convicted of a crime he did not commit and forced to endure 19 years of confinement in a dangerous prison. The film is also a story about hope versus despair, which utilizes inspiration from the Hero's Journey and the Bible. It is celebrated as one of the best movies ever made even though it was not a box office hit. A popular line from the movie, "Get busy living, or get busy dying" is about the options we have in life. It is possible to be alive, but not live. The choice is up to you. Andy's character encourages you to have hope and pursue the life you believe you deserve. Let's discuss...