Glengarry Glen Ross

The American dream is often closely associated with homeownership. What is the significance of the characters’ position as real estate salespeople specifically? How does their work comment on the American dream?

Imagine that you are working on a contemporary production of the play. In what ways do you think the play is relevant to today’s audiences? What parts do you think haven’t aged well? What knowledge do you think audiences need to understand the play, and how might you educate them?

What is the significance of masculinity and gender in the play? How do women function within the world of the play, and how does their absence affect the way relationships form between men?