Casablanca: symbolism

In the movie “Casablanca,” symbolism plays a very important role. Throughout the movie, details about actions, words, and even clothes have a specific meaning. The time is World War Two in Free French Casablanca. Rick, played by Humphrey Bogart, is a respected ex-patriot club owner. The symbolism in this movie reminds me of “Shiendler’s List.” Both movies are in retro-spec since both take place during World War Two. This essay will compare and contrast not only the characters, but also who symbolism speaks for, and what it speaks for that’s not stated in the movies.
In “Casablanca,” the role of the captain is Louie. He’s mostly neutral, but keeps his opinions to himself since the Germans are easing off. Shiendler, in his movie plays a similar role. He’s mostly for the war, but he plays up to many of the Nazi Party officials. Both have authority. They use it differently though. Louie does what the Germans tell him to keep the peace, while Shiendler plays a ver...