In both the novel and the movie prison is defined as a scaled down model of the outside world. This definition of prison is proven through out both versions by way of the use of corruption, the redemption of the main character, and through the belief of hope. In the world there are politicians constantly laundering funds for their own benefit and these are the people society has in positions of authority. In the "Shawshank …showed first 75 words of 786 total…

…showed last 75 words of 786 total…definition of prison whether it be way of corruption, redemption, or hope. Although the movie and the novel differ in some events they both demonstrate Andy's redemption equally. The novel, however, better explains the themes overall because it provides more background information and more detail. On the other hand, the movie does the novel justice by adding events such as Andy's first night, the music over the P.A. system, and the suicide of Brooks.