Comparison: James Bond And The Man

When you think of a spy, you think of a strong man, a person with a large supply of the coolest weapons and a guy dressed in a slick Tucci to. But for spy’s in real life, this isn’t the case. In real life, as ‘spy’ isn’t the ‘contract killer’, but a normal person. This could be a kitchenhand at your local Nando's, or a barrister at your local coffee shop. These people are designed to blend-in, as that is what a spy's job is. However since the late 1950s’, the “spy genre” has become wider known and popular. This, however, was largely due to World War Two and the Cold War. However, being a real life spy is far different to the fictional stories like James Bond and The Man, as these stories are overstated and exaggerated. This is a common finding as that is what the spy genre is about. …show more content…
He wasn’t the hitman, he wasn’t a James Bond, but the person that tricked the Germans into believing totally fake reports. He was a double agent, but he was dedicated to British for years and gave up a lot of his life. He saved D-Day and served right up till the end of the war. He was a hero but tried to stay out of the spotlight after the second world war. I found his story did a great job in differentiating the ‘Spy Genre’ and real life. He saved thousands of lives, but he didn’t need to be strong, have a large supply of weapons and didn't need a Tucci to. He was just a normal person. It is that, which made his story so interesting and engaging. He didn’t need gun, but needed a strong and dynamic