How are different groups represented in Casablanca and what ideological standpoints may these representations reveal about these groups?

Women

Women in Casablanca are typically represented as the less superior characters who hold less power because of the superiority of the men. Ilsa does not present the image of intellectual potency as she is incapable of making her own decisions and she does not wield any sort of power.

Men

Men in Casablanca are seen as the hero’s and have protectiveness over the females in the film. Rick is seen as the one with most power, as firstly he owns the bar, but also he has the power to save Ilsa and her husband.

Authority Figures

In Casablanca, the authority figures are majorly respected. However at the end, Rick gets the Captain to help him out by putting a gun to him, and he does help him out using his authorative power, showing how easily led his power actually is.