Shankshaw Redemption Socialization

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Shawshank Redemption Throughout the movie Shankshaw redemption, socialization played a key role within the meaning of the movie. The film told through the eyes of a man, Andy, who is accused of murdering his wife and is sentenced to a life sentence in prison. While serving his time in jail, Andy learns the ways of living like a criminal.
One example of socialization within the film is the prison. Andy and his friend “Red” are held within the prison where they are separated from the outside world to, or also known as total institution. Although Red has been in the prison for a longer period of time than Andy, they both face times where they have changed. Red has been desocialized in a way which made him realize that living a normal life is

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