This film does a terrific job in painting the image that hope for Europe to be free one day is not completely ludicrous. This film is a plea for Americans to get involved with the European struggle.

The characters in this movie represent more than what appears on the outside. Richard Blaine plays the role of America. He is very self-involved as he tries to cope

The most effective part of the film is Ilsa pleading with Rick to help her and Victor to freedom. This becomes a very strong condemnation of United States' neutrality and a plea from Europe to America asking for help.

In the end, Rick decides that he has to help Victor and Ilsa to freedom. By doing this, he takes away any chance of escaping to freedom himself. He risks the chance of being killed by Major Strasser. When he kills Strasser, he faces revenge from other Nazis. In spite of this, killing Strasser is seen as a good move on Rick’s part. He put the cause for freedom ahead of his own life and happiness.

with losing someone he loved. He is trying to help Ilsa Lund and Victor Lazlo. Ilsa Lund plays the role of Europe. She has to persuade Rick to help her and V

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