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The Rest Is HistorySep 27, 2021
“Bond is reflecting on his own appearance and he says of himself, something a bit cold and dangerous in that face, looks pretty fit, may have been attached to Templar in Malaya or Nairobi, Mau Mau work, tough looking customer.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: James Bond character analysis
For: Fans of literature and film analysis
Key quote: “Bond knew there was something alien and un-English about himself.”
The host discusses the complexities of the James Bond character, particularly his un-Englishness and how it reflects British identity. They reference 'Moonraker' to illustrate Bond's self-perception and the irony of his portrayal as the quintessential Englishman despite his foreign roots.