An elderly inmate who has served fifty years and is assigned to the prison library. Upon his parole in 1954, he is completely unable to adapt to life outside, leading to a tragic suicide by hanging, which profoundly impacts the other inmates.
Andy and Brooks share a working relationship in the prison library.
Brooks was likely targeted by Bogs' gang when he first entered the prison.
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