Shawshank Redemption-Why do you think the creator of the film chose Andy Dufresne to be the protagonist? What is his reason for existing in the story?

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.

"the sandy walls seemed to collapse in on themselves"

and

"the bloodshot waters seemed to have no bottom"