Students to draw a diagram to show power structures , ie. What they should find is that it is hard to define 'power' in the movie. Talk about how the prison and its various groups relate to the real world. These issues should spark some interesting discussion. Individuals write a paragraph explaining the theme of the film, including comment on the social value of the film's message.
Characterisation Look closely at character in terms of contrast .
Another interesting aspect to look at is whether the performance of the actors affected their credibility as characters. A good class discussion topic. Film techniques and terms Hand out a list of terms the students should know. Look at how the setting is conveyed . View the 'introduction to Shawshank' scene.