First, the blade comes from sharpening, and the plum blossom fragrance comes from bitter cold. Almost all the prisoners in Shawshank prison are innocent. It's all framed. Faced with the injustice of fate, most people choose to accept their fate. For example, Andy's friend Rhett in prison, whose sentence has expired, still hasn't got a chance to get out of prison. Under all kinds of unfair treatment, people have long been numb and have long lost hope for freedom. It was Andy's arrival that gave them the courage to live. Like most prisoners, Andy was devastated from the beginning of his imprisonment, but physical persecution never broke Andy's strong will. But to meet the coming challenges with a more positive attitude.
Second, with hope, we will finally usher in the dawn of victory. Andy didn't sink because he was framed and imprisoned, but followed his example and inspired more prisoners. He wanted to rebuild the prison library, but he was short of funds, so he wrote to the relevant departments to ask for funds. However, after a letter was sent, there was no news. Most people will give up, but Andy insists on writing a letter every week for two years. Just when everyone thought it was impossible, Andy received a reply and a small fund-raising, which greatly encouraged his friends. Later, when Andy tells Rhett his escape plan, Rhett says his plan is impossible, but it turns out that Andy has done it. No matter where we are or what kind of danger we face, there is always the possibility of success with hope.
These are the two most important philosophies of life that the TV series The Shawshank Redemption tells us. For those who haven't seen the play, Bian Xiao strongly recommends you to see it.