Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption Suffering Quotes

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Quote #7

"'What's the matter with you?' Andy said, and Chester told me he was very nearly screaming by then. 'It's my life, my chance to get out, don't you see that?'" (279)

This is about the only time Andy raises his voice, so we know it's serious. It also shows us that the worst thing he faces has nothing to do with getting beaten up or thrown in the hole.

Quote #8

"He crawled through foulness that I either can't imagine or don't want to imagine." (453)

What's different about this delightful little scene? Andy's still suffering, but he's suffering with a purpose. He's suffering as a way to end his suffering…or at least try to.

Quote #9

"He had to carry the possibility of discovery for another eight years." (489)

Again, we see more mental suffering here. And ugly mental suffering: Constant, neverending, and something Andy can do absolutely nothing else.