Mad Men - The Other Woman - Season 5, Episode 11
Watch this episode and complete the essay below for Monday, June 7th, 2021.
Mad Men's "The Other Woman" highlights the hazards of being consumed by the idea of getting ahead. Many involved in the pursuit of the Jaguar contract at Sterling Cooper Draper Price are willing to make an immoral choice for the sake of moving the organization forward and by extension benefiting themselves. When the truth comes out about what really was done to succeed Don Draper is crestfallen.
What aspect(s) of the American character serve to identify with his disappointment?
