Enron Critics Quotes

Question 1

Quote about capitalism?

Answer 1

“a great play about capitalism” - Rupert Goold

Question 2

The atmosphere of the company?

Answer 2

Enron “was like a boys’ locker room” - Amanda Martin

Question 3

What the play represents?

Answer 3

The play “anatomises the collapse of belief” - Chris Megson

Question 4

Quote about capitalism?

Answer 4

“This is capitalism exposed as con-trick and illusion” - Michael Billington

Question 5

Quote about the story of Enron?

Answer 5

“The tale of Enron is a story of human weakness, greed and rampant self-delusions” - Bethan McLean

Question 6

Quote on Skilling?

Answer 6

“Skilling is a Marlovian overreacher” - Michael Billington

Question 7

Quote on flaws?

Answer 7

‘This interest in winning, power, and an arrogant overconfidence becomes part of both Skilling and the company’s fatal flaw’ - Rachel Clements

Question 8

The culture of Enron?

Answer 8

“A culture of competitive machismo was at the heart of Enron’s practices” - Rachel Clements

Question 9

The techniques in the play?

Answer 9

“The lack of naturalism in the production reflects the unreality of Enron itself” - Spencer

Question 10

The genre of the play?

Answer 10

“A savage satire on high capitalism” - Benedict