The Shawshank Redemption: How Hope, Not Andy Or Red, Is The True Main Character

Since 1994, Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption has held the honored reputation of being one of cinema's greatest achievements, with its profound narrative, iconic lines, and indelible themes and characters to thank for its continued relevancy after three decades. One aspect of the film that's overlooked, however, is its true main character, who, surprisingly, is neither Andy Dufresne nor "Red."