Megan’s father’s physical similarity to Jean-Paul Sartre can’t be accidental, considering the positions he espouses. Don calls him a Marxist, or a Maoist or something. He comes very close to expressing what Sartre calls “bad faith’ when he voices disappointment in Megan’s lifestyle and line of work, saying they are bad for her soul. Of course he doesn’t have the famous philosopher’s recognition, which summarizes his own dilemma. Even though he is not in Episode 8, the spirit of his words is everywhere, as Megan quits the office and members of the staff at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce begin to question the significance of what they do, even Don.
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