Context And Critics - Enron/Faustus Flashcards
When was Dr Faustus written
1592
When was Enron written
2009
stages a complex and even …
stages a complex and even tragic story of systematic failure and human weakness - Bethany Mclean
Faustus is determined to …
Faustus is determined to satisfy the demands of his own nature’ - Nicholas Brooke
the focus of the play …
the focus of the play moves from power to pleasure and fame - sara munson
Enron is structured around …
Enron is structured around the rise and fall of its protagonist skilling as much as it is focused on the company’s boom and bust - Rachel Clements
the interest in winning, power and …
the interest in winning, power and an area font over confidence becomes both skilling a and the company’s down fall - Rachel Clements
Prebles approach to adapting the story …
Prebles approach to adapting the story aims to expand its questions of capability and responsibility out into the audience - Rachel Clements
It transmits the thrill of innovation …
It transmits the thrill of innovation, of being on a roll, and conveys the allure and danger of greed - Sarah Hemming
Arrested for counterfeiting …
Arrested for counterfeiting suspicions of murder, felonious assault and public atheism- David Riggs. (how marlow and faustus are connected)
Odius…
Odius moral reputation - David Riggs
The Renaissance Man - Leon Alberti
A man can do all things if he will
The Shadow Self - Carl Jung
‘This is Capitalism …
“This is Capitalism exposed as a con trick and illusion” - Billington
‘Enron was like a …..
“Enron was like a boys locker room” - Amanda Martin
