Places where Fleming put himself in the narrative
perdogg
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I believe that some of the exploits of James Bond are based on Fleming's real life experiences in the Naval intelligence during World War II, albeit loosely.
I am wondering if Fleming himself is actually transformed into some of the other characters. For example, I believe when Fleming wrote Octopussy, Fleming based the character of Major Smythe on himself. Blofeld was born on the same day as Fleming. Was this Fleming being convenient or did Fleming really see himself as Blofeld?
Does any one else see Fleming himself any where in the novels? I am wondering if Kronsteen is Fleming as well.
I am wondering if Fleming himself is actually transformed into some of the other characters. For example, I believe when Fleming wrote Octopussy, Fleming based the character of Major Smythe on himself. Blofeld was born on the same day as Fleming. Was this Fleming being convenient or did Fleming really see himself as Blofeld?
Does any one else see Fleming himself any where in the novels? I am wondering if Kronsteen is Fleming as well.
"And if I told you that I'm from the Ministry of Defence?" James Bond - The Property of a Lady
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Bond’s Beretta
The Handguns of Ian Fleming's James Bond
If you read FRWL you will notice that after Kronsteen introduces Klebb to the reader, he disappears. He is also jealous of Klebb's ability to be emotionally cold with regards to sex, something that Fleming has been accused of.
Yes, a veritable Dr. Watson right there! Interesting fact that an actor named Ian Fleming played Dr. Watson at one stage! This tidbit is mentioned in O.F. Snelling's 1964 literary James Bond study.