Shawshank redemption the movie what was reds great fear if he was ever released

He fears that he will not adjust to civilian life after gets out of prison. Initially he is excited tries to appeal to the parole board to be released only to be refused each time. When he gets older, he becomes less inclined to leave prison and in his final parole review comes along, he finally gets out of prison only feel alienated and alone. Fortunately Andy left him a message and the two reunite at the end of the movie.