Narrative Structure of James Bond
by iSophist · 10 things on Twos
- Narrative structures embedded in AI can also reflect the constraints authors use to create new stories. For example, Umberto Eco points out how James Bond novels all follow that same structure.
- A. M moves and gives a task to Bond.
- B. The Villain moves and appears to Bond (perhaps in alternating forms).
- C. Bond moves and gives a first check to the Villain or the Villain gives first check to Bond.
- D. Woman moves and shows herself to Bond.
- E. Bond consumes Woman: possesses her or begins her seduction.
- F. The Villain captures Bond (with or without Woman, or at different moments).
- G. The Villain tortures Bond (with or without Woman).
- H. Bond conquers the Villain (kills him, or kills his representative or helps at their killing).
- I. Bond convalescing enjoys Woman, whom he then loses.