This document contains discussion questions about the film Casablanca. It asks the reader to describe the main characters of Rick, Sam, and Ilsa using four adjectives each. It also asks about who needs exit visas and why, how Casablanca is described, and how the film depicts various nationalities. Specific questions analyze a scene where Ilsa requests the song "As Time Goes By" and how it affects Rick.
2. Discussion
What are 4 adjectives that describe Rick?
What are 4 adjectives that describe Sam?
Four adjectives that describe Ilsa?
Victor?
Who needs exit visas and why?
How would you describe Casablanca?
3. How does Casablanca appear to be an
international city?
How does the film depict Germans? The
French? Other nationalities?
What stereotypes do you notice?
4. 1. Why does Ilsa request "As Time Goes
By"? Does she understand what feelings
it will cause?
2. Why does Rick forbid the playing of this
song?
3. What do we learn about the character of
Sam from this scene?