Casablanca

"Casablanca" demonstrates all the tenants of classic Hollywood film. The film appeals to the viewer's romantic and hopeful side. The film serves as metaphor of sacrifice and love. Rick's gives up his personal desires in an effort not to taint goodness. This theme of sacrifice appealed to the wartime audience who needed to view the positive outcomes of sacrifice. The bettering of humanity functions as the major theme within the film and the film poignantly illustrates realtionships as an example of sacrifice.