Role Model

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When we think of a role model, we think of superheroes or maybe even our parents. In 1952, the book Casino Royale first introduced to the world the character of James Bond. Bond was a hero to post-war adults and children, who had lost confidence in Britain. Who was no longer a superpower in the world. James bond reminded people of a time when Britain was great. The character of James Bond was and is very special for its time. Britain was rebuilding after two world wars.
Ian Fleming was born May 28, 1908, in London, England. Ian attended Eton college and won an athletic prize two years' running. Ian left Eton and had set a course for himself and worked hard to achieve his own goals. After the failure to join the Foreign Service, Fleming turned to his brother's profession. Following in Peter's footsteps, his brother Ian became a journalist and joining Reuters.
James Bond was made by Ian Fleming, who spent most of his time working for the naval intelligence during World War Two. James bond was created from Ian’s experiences during the war. The people he met throughout his life later became characters in his books. Ian came from an upper class family, He was extremely educated even though he never excelled in his school work. He was a self-made man, He forged his own path in life Ian was a leader in life not a follower.
Ian Fleming’s background is definitely the same as James Bond. It's clear that Ian used himself when making the character James Bond. Due to this Bond is a barometer, anything that indicates change in things. Bond is a reaction to the decline British government , People wanted to believe that britain was still a superpower in the world. Bond Took people back to a time when britain was superior during that time. Rea...

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...o their senses. That if they wanted something out of life they had to do it on their own. To become self-made pave your own road to success, yes of course it won't be easy but you keep pushing for what you want in life. James Bond was a role model to many people, to have the flashy things to smoke to be a top secret agent. Ian had the best qualities of being a great man during his time. This is why he was widely accepted around the world and why James Bond book’s will go down in history.

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