Enron - Quotes

Question 1

“We’re trying to change the world” - Skilling

Answer 1

Promethean overreacher

Comparison to Faustus wanting to use knowledge of the world to change it to how he wants.

Question 2

“I’m not a bad man” - Skilling

Answer 2

Blindness
Ignorant of the impact he is having on other people.
Alike Faustus, he believes what he is doing will come without consequence.

Question 3

“There’s greed, there’s fear, joy, faith, hope…and the greatest of these is…money” - Skilling

Answer 3

Greed
Comparison to the seven deadly sins
Promethean overreacher.

Question 4

“Well it’s not, some people are fucking idiots” - Skilling

Answer 4

Believes he is better than others
Hubristic
Arrogance
Comparison to Faustus wanting to have more knowledge than everyone else

Question 5

“I believe in the company” - Lay

Answer 5

Blind Belief
In charge of the company but allows others to make the decisions, giving them the responsibility if it fails
Isn’t willing to take responsibility himself

Question 6

“I am Enron” - Skilling

Answer 6

Symbolism

He is responsible

Question 7

“You need smart people around. To disagree with you” - Roe

Answer 7

Skilling needs to be brought back to earth

Promethean overreacher

Question 8

“Let’s rape this motherfucker” - Trader

Answer 8

Vulgar, obtrusive language.
Causes feelings of uneasiness
Promotes the business world as aggressive
Implication of power
Male strength

Question 9

Fastow’s “blood runs Enron” - Skilling

Answer 9

Placing the responsibility on someone else