Casablanca

Rick symbolizes Americans because of his willing to help the under dog. This is shown in the scene where Rick helps a young couple at his Casino to get the money to pay for trans

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However, the patriotic duty is to protect the country overwhelms the pain in saying good-bye. The appearance of the bar is that it is a happy place when actually most of the customers are uncomfortable and unsure. They are unsure because they don’t know what their future holds in concern to the war. This is a complete change in Rick’s personality as a cold, and somewhat cynical person. However, his internal need to help the weak overcome the strong comes out which exemplifies his American values. This shows similarities in both atmospheres. In the final scene where the couple say good bye to each other, the viewer gets a real sense of what it was like in America as young soldiers said there farewells to their loved ones, unsure of whether or not they would ever see each other again.

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. Following the scene, the Police Chief tells Rick that he always knew that he was sentimental at heart. The young girl pleads with Rick because the Police Chief has promised her the papers in return for sexual favors, which she doesn’t want to take part in because she doesn’t want to be unfaithful to her husband. fer papers to get to America where they will be safe. This shows what it was like to live in America because the country’s citizens also did not know what was in store for them. The environment is also very tense in the bar.

Rick’s Place is also a microcosm of America in the late 1930’s and early 40’s. They did not know whether or not they would be involved in a war or if they wanted to be involved in the war.

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Approximate Word count = 410
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

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