Glengarry Glen Ross Clip Questions

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Glengarry Glen Ross depicts two days in the lives of four real estate salesmen, who are supplied with names and phone numbers of potential clients (leads) rationed out by the office manager. They are not selling well. Blake (Alec Baldwin) is sent by Mitch and Murray (the owners of the real estate office) to motivate the salesmen.

Watch the Glengarry Glen Ross clip. You will find it in the “Unit 3: The Renaissance module.” (Please note: The clip contains profanity. It is not meant to offend, but to illustrate some ideas about Machiavelli.)

If you haven’t already, read Machiavelli, Selections from The Prince, in the “Unit 3 Primary Source Exam PDFs” module.

Answer the following in your essay:

How does the film clip illustrate Machiavelli’s ideas about power?

Would Blake (Alec Baldwin) be considered a successful ruler in Machiavelli’s view? Why  or why not?

1. How would you react to being treated as Blake treats these salesmen?

Regardless of your reaction as his employee, would Blake achieve his goals? Why  or why not?

1. Your essay will be graded on the following:

All parts of assignment are answered.

1. Ideas demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the topic.

Writing is clear and organized.

Essay is at least 400 words. (It can be longer if you want.) Word count is not arbitrary. It is meant to help you expand on your ideas.

1. You’ve provided your own opinion. No outside research is necessary.