There is no secret that prison is merely punishment rather than rehabilitation for criminals. In spite of this fact, the prisoners at Shawshank should be threatening with dignity. Instead we see that they forfeit that right upon committing the crime that put them there. Andy is the only one person who treats cellmate with respect. Creating library is an example how easily to changes life flowing in the prison. We cannot change people, but we can help them to feel value their own life and others.
