Treasure of the Sierra Madres In Treasure of the Sierra Madres Humphrey Bogart plays Dobbs, an American “cowboy” in Mexico. He live on nothing, always borrowing money and doing odd jobs. He meets Curtin whom he befriends. They spend time working together and make some money. Finally the meet Howard, an old timer who knows a thing or two about prospecting. The three of them combine their money along with what Dobbs wins in the …showed first 75 words of 502 total…

…showed last 75 words of 502 total…wants it all for himself so bad that he is willing to kill to get it. That does always work, he didn’t kill Curtin but got killed himself. He payed the ultimate price. Curtin and Howard respected and controlled the greed that can come from retrieving so much gold. They show how it is easy to control your self and that you should because it will be better for you in the long run.