Hope is portrayed as a "dangerous thing" that can drive a man insane, yet it is ultimately the only thing that can set him free. 3. Related Media with Similar Titles
In King’s 1982 novella (the basis for the film The Shawshank Redemption ), the full title includes the subtitle .
The story explores how the protagonist, Andy Dufresne, maintains his sense of self and hope while serving a life sentence for a crime he didn't commit.
The phrase is the most common subtitle associated with the title "Hope Springs," originating from Alexander Pope's 1732 poem, An Essay on Man . It has served as a subtitle for various media, most notably Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption . 1. Literary Origins & Meaning
