Theme of Neutrality in "Casablanca".

"Casablanca" tells the riveting tale of two lovers caught between love and war. In "Casablanca" neutrality is difficult to keep for Rick, Ilsa and Renault. Rick violates neutrality by choosing sides in the war. Ilsa violates her neutrality by falling for Rick again while she denies the dilemma she's in and claims to love neither man. Renault violates neutrality by helping Rick. Rick is probably the most common violator of neutrality.
Rick violates neutrality by choosing sides in the war. This can first be seen in his refusal to let the German bank employee into the b…