Casablanca

The American Hero The American self-image is a much-argued subject. As a result of this the image of a hero is also a standard. It is standard according to the view that this American society has on people. The way we judge others and ourselves has a lot to do with what society has elected. If society picks large, thin and good-looking people to be what is considered successful, then those who fit the traits …

…On the other hand the guys that are no good are the ones who usually come through in the end and become the supposed "Hero". The cute guys are not always the heroes, such as Rick in Casablanca. He is not gorgeous but he is also not ugly. He has the qualities in which Americans in general consider hero material. So despite his unattractive appearance and regular ways he still models what a hero is.