Faustus and Enron Critics Flashcards
What does Clements say about the political side of Enron?
“crisis of Capitalism”
What does McLean say Enron is about?
“a story of human weakness, of hubris and greed and rampant self-delusion”
What does Clements say about the shared desire of men in both plays?
“it probes into that Faustian drive that makes men overreach themselves”
What does Clements suggest is Enron’s flaw?
“interest in winning, power, and an arrogant over-confidence becomes part of both Skilling and the company’s fatal flaw”
What does Riggs suggest about the lack of faith in Enron?
“anyone who did not dread the hand of divine correction would sin with reckless abandon”
How does Clements suggest Enron viewed their business?
“as a game to be played, taken advantage of and won”
What does Spencer say about the fragility of Enron?
“part hall of mirrors, part precarious house of cards”
What does Benedict suggest about the morals in Enron?
It was a “moral vacuum”
What does Clements say about the Raptors?
“until now [were] ideas and business jargon - taking their dangerous physical form”
What does Smurthwaite say about Enron and masculinity…?
“unbridled greed, self-delusion and toxic masculinity”
What does Billington suggest about Faustus and humans in general?
“power and temptation are themes that clearly fascinate us all”
What does Schmidt say about temptation?
“most of us have wanted something so badly that, in moments of desperation, they imagined they would do anything to have it”
What do Kestler and Floorman say dooms Faustus?
“doomed by his tendency to under-value the things he bargains with and over-value the things he bargains for”
What does King say about Faustus’ desires?
“succumbing to supernatural promptings”
What does Riggs suggest about Marlowe’s connection to Faustus?
“Marlowe identified with his protagonist”
What does Hazlitt say about Faustus’ mind and desires?
“aspire[s] to more than [he] can achieve by natural means”
What does Lamb say about Faustus overstepping boundaries?
“wander[s] in the fields where curiosity is forbidden to go”
How does Riggs suggest Faustus was a morality play?
“Marlowe’s play challenged the limits of acceptable public behaviour”
