Greed In The Quintessential Film: Wall Street By Oliver Stone

Greed Is Good In the quintessential movie Wall Street by Oliver Stone, a wealthy businessman character by the name of Gordon Gekko gives an iconic speech. “The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms; greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge has marked the upward surge of mankind.” Gekko is trying to convey the message that greed has a positive impact on everything we want. He is right. Greed is imperative to today’s society, especially in places that have an economy primarily based on capitalism (like the United States). It improves the quality of life, as without it nothing would exist. Greed is good because it motivates people, benefits them, and brings out so much more than just wealth and power. Greed is the driving force behind people. It gives them a strong desire to earn more than what they have. One real world example is Steve Jobs. He was greedy to make and perfect a
A perfect example is Napoleon Bonaparte. Shortly before his reign, the French Revolution had ended leaving France in shambles. Napoleon was crowned emperor, as the nation was forlorn for a ruler. Napoleon became quite greedy, as he wanted to revive the land and wealth that had been lost. He made an army, a new governing power, and began to conquer much of Europe. His greed expanded a discordant country into an empire. This pleased the citizens because they gained back their land and churches. They became loyal to their beloved ruler. Although this occurred during ancient times, it happens in modern times as well. People provoked by greed invent everyday products that most can’t imagine life without. Consumers support them by paying them money. Thus, one person’s greed can benefit so many