The Hawksian universe celebrates courage and competence in a variety of challenges . When Hawks's heroes display professional skill and moral integrity, they are rewarded not only with public triumph, but with private joy. His romantic couples- witty, well-matched equals-begin as enemies, yet become not only lovers, but the best of friends. The discussion will focus primarily on Only Angels Have Wings, His Girl Friday, To Have and Have Not, and Rio Bravo. 

See also The Films of Howard Hawks: Integrity, Intelligence, Inspiration from OCON 2010