Casablanca and Aristotle

In Casablanca, Rick employs an enthymeme based on premises from probability. He argues the logical stance that if the two lovers stay in Casablanca, nine out of ten times the two will end up in a concentration camp. While this could be an exaggeration of the danger, the two certainly exist in difficult times in the movie. additionally, Rick employs ethos, arguing that he, "has a job to do," as why he can't go with Elsy, and why she can't stay. Lastly, he employs pathos, reminding Elsy that they'll, "always have Paris," reminding her of their special times--which taken as a snapshot proves their love. But that love may have run its course due to circumstances out of their control. The use of these appeals all prove that Rick employed an artistic proof, under the realm of enthymeme, from the Aristotelian structure argued for in "Rhetoric."