Compare how far the actors of the main characters are influenced by times in which American films you have studied were made. The two films I have studied and will compare in this essay is Casablanca and Do The Right Thing. Casablanca was directed by Kurtiz and was made in 1942 after America joined the war, the main character Rick is used as a vehicle to present themes and meanings to the film. This is the same for Do The Right Thing which was directed by Spike Lee , the main character Mookie, he is also used to present the themes to the audience. First of all, Casablanca(1942) was set after America joining World War 2, the character Rick is used to portray America at the time when the film was being produced, for instants Rick is always shot with a hat, which casts a shadow over his face , this could suggest that America was in the dark with someone of their plans , it could further suggest that the American people were not happy with the decision that there nation ma...
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