Michael Dirda writes in an essay for the Chronicle Review titled James Bond as Archetype (and Incredibly Cool Dude) that he wants to be “Bond. James Bond.”
What guy doesn’t? He’s suave and sophisticated; and he gets to blow stuff up.
Dirda writes,
“007 calls to mind a more sophisticated version of that favorite adventure-movie archetype: the underestimated man. Sooner or later, the long-suffering rancher, mocked and abused by the bad guys, will wearily strap on his six-guns — and reveal a lightning draw and a deadly aim.”
Excuse me now, won’t you? I’m off to read Baccarat for Dummies. I’m told it’s similar to Faro and Basset so it should be a snap.
Nullius in Verba 