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    the notoriously violent spy. When we analyze James Bond in the context of how he uses his power and guns, our view changes to contradict how he is often portrayed. While Bond is often portrayed as a man who craves violence, his action throughout Moonraker show a different side of his character, changing our perception of Bond. Gun violence has become an increasingly apparent and critical issue in American society. The most prominent and dramatic examples of gun violence are the shootings that have

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    The creator of James Bond put a lot of not only effort into creating the character, but also a lot of his heart and soul. It could be argued that James Bond is an image creation of Ian Fleming. That Fleming created an autobiography through James Bond without actually making an autobiography. Without these elements of Fleming within Bond, it’s quite possible to say Bond and his story lines might not have been as successful as they are. One of these elements seemed to have more of an effect on not

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    Southern Appalachia is located in the Eastern United States cultural region. It stretches from the southern part of New York to northern Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. This cultural region in the Eastern United States relies heavily on moonshine and the distribution of moonshine. Moonshine is illicitly distilled or smuggled liquor. Other words that are common when speaking of moonshine is white lightning, mountain dew, hooch, homebrew, and white whiskey. The making and distribution of moonshine

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    Later on in the play Hobson has a word with Willie with and pronounces ‘you’re the best of the bunch, a backward lad but you no your trade and it’s an honest one. This gives Willie additional confidence. Willie visits the local pub, ‘The Moonrakers’ on a daily basis with his friends even though the doctor has told him that he has ‘drunk himself within six months of an early grave’. The doctors’ advice to Hobson is to ‘stay out of the pub and to get a woman back into the house and to take

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    Live and Let Die came out in England in April 1954. People showed off his work all over the papers. Moonraker quickly followed. The next novel he wrote, Diamonds Are Forever, was inspired by in advertisement in American Vogue. Readers were quickly interested in his stories of fast cars, beautiful women and deadly schemes. He wrote many books after. His fans

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    From 007 to Austin Powers Austin Powers is the Comical Version of James Bond. Their movies have some similarities, from movie titles, to characters and props. Austin powers looks nothing like James Bond but both are Spies working for British Intelligence. In the movie Austin Powers: International man of Mystery, If you are searching for similarities in the movies you would notice Dr. Evil has an obsession with Sharks. Many James Bond villains have obsessions like Ernst Stavro Blofeld which is the

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    "The World Is Not Enough" is a great action-adventure movie with exciting stunt scenes, exotic locations, beautiful women and traditional Bond one-liners. Pierce Brosnan carries on the role of the world’s most famous secret agent, James Bond in which was established by Sean Connery in 1962’s "Doctor No". Since it is also the 19th installment to the longest running film series in history, comparing this one to the older movies is like comparing one athlete to another. But hey,

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    The Cold War was a pivotal time in American history. To a greater degree than most other wars, the Cold War affected American society in unfathomable and profound ways. More specifically, American culture transformed immensely during this time. From a constant state of anxiety, to changes in media and the arts, to McCarthyism; the Cold War fervently affected the quality of life, personal expression, and American politics. Predominantly, the Cold War inflicted fear and apprehension within the American

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    History of Ian Fleming Essay

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    History of Ian Fleming Ian Fleming not just created the character of James Bond; he personified him by living an exciting life. With his suave style and long history of lavished background he was almost born into the part of his later creation. Ian Fleming was born on May 8th, 1908 to his father, Valentine Fleming, and his mother, Beatrice Fleming (Lycett 12). He was the grandson of the famous Scottish banking pioneer, Robert Fleming (Rosenberg 5). Ian also had three brothers named Peter

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    Bond Movies: Tracing the cinematic changes from Doctor No to Quantum of Solace "Bond, James Bond." was voted as the #22 movie quote by the American Film Institute and as #51 of “The 100 Greatest Movie Lines” by Premiere. And he is the only literary character who is known to everyone, shallow or not, his popularity is known to each one. Before we go any further lets divide the Bond Movies in four significant patterns. First wave of Bond movies shall belong to time period of Sean Connery. The second

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