Glengarry Glen Ross: Calling All Strong Women!

I believe there is no real presence of women in this play because they simply don't seem to be important. Not in the realm of sales and leads. We get a small glimpse of women who don't appear to be strong in character, other than Mr. Lingk's wife. He seems to be very afraid of her reaction to him not bringing back their check.In his lame attempts to retrieve his check he states numerous times " My Wife...My Wife wants the check back",never give me my damn check you crook! I thought it was interesting that although Mr. Lingk's wife to me, is the person in the marriage wearing the pants(because she sends her husband to do her dirty work)she does not take it upon herself to march down to the office and demand her check herself. It probably was a good decision on her part. I envision her coming to the office and not taken seriously, especially to Roma. I mean, look how easily he initially dismisses her when Lingk appears at the office. He states "It's a common reaction,Jim. I'll tell you what it is,and I know that that's why you married her. One of the reasons is prudence......It's also something women have".

Women are not placed in this play because we are claimed to be emotional beings.This play is not based on emotions.Throughout the play the men are stripped of any emotional connection. The play is harsh,cold, and cut throat...no place for a woman...yeah right!