Glengarry Glen Ross Competition

The American Dream, the idea that a man could come to the United States and make something of himself, drew so many people to this nation. However, due to mankind’s desire to perpetually make more money and continually move up in society this dream became destructive. This ambition, that so many possess, causes man to become overly competitive and ultimately see other people as competitors rather than friends. In David Mamet’s play, Glengarry Glen Ross, the four salesman clearly exemplify that competition and desire for money creates demolition of character in the workplace, and in a broader sense, the modern world. Rather than working to better their company, these men were turned against each other in a cutthroat competition and gave up all