: Initially, Red views hope as a "dangerous thing" that can drive a man insane in a place like Shawshank, where expectations are often crushed.
: Brooks becomes so dependent on the prison's rigid structure that he cannot function in the "free" world, eventually leading to his suicide. shawshank
: After 40 years, Red faces the same "harsh truth," finding that he can't even urinate without permission. He is only saved from Brooks' fate by a promise he made to Andy, which gives him a new purpose. Key Philosophical Quotes : Initially, Red views hope as a "dangerous