Extra credit:Theory Analysis of Casablanca movie

 

Goffman's dramamimesis is the study of daily life with the help of the analogy of drama. Dramatic theory is a theory developed from symbolic interaction theory, which has its own characteristics and explains the interaction between people in daily life.

In "Casablanca", we can see the following mimetic elements:

Character performance: The characters in the movie all have their own unique performance styles, which are impression management, such as Rick's calmness, Elena's handsome appearance and thoughtfulness, Victor's humor and so on. The way and image of these characters are performed so that the audience remembers them.

Stage Set: Different scenes in a movie represent different stages (foreground and backstage). Different scenes and environments reflect the situation and atmosphere at different stages of the story. For example, the Casablanca bar, Rick's bar, the airport, etc., are all very important stage spaces in the movie.

Plot arrangement: The plot arrangement in the movie is also very ingenious, and each plot constitutes the mimetic situation of the movie. For example, the love between Rick and Elena, Rick's choice in the face of World War II, the friendship between Vido and Rick, etc., are all very important plots in the movie.

Music: Music also plays a very important role in the film. In an opera, music and singing run through the entire plot, the plot expresses the music, and the song sets the emotional tone. Highlight the plot and bring the audience appeal! So the music adds more layers and meaning to the movie's situations and character emotions. In particular, the song "As Time Goes By" pushed the film to its climax again and again and became one of the classics of the film.

Finally, we can see the rich mimetic elements in "Casablanca", these elements together constitute the mimetic world of the film, presenting a story full of drama and emotional resonance for the film.