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Yet James Bond is not revered for his successes, but his style.
He was probably also a sociopath.
Despite these potentially-crippling emotional flaws, James Bond perseveres.
It was the first time in Bonds history that he felt almost fragile to a point.
A precise instrument of espionage from one perspective, an emotional being from the other.
Each of these villains see themselves as freedom fighters, while our heroes challenge them to their ends.
Its a case of history being written by the victors.
While these villains are heroes in their own minds, the anti-heros methods are downright villainous.
Why Do We Love the Anti-Hero?
What drives our obsession with heroes that make it good to be bad?
Theres the human element, where we see our heroes overcome flaws we see in ourselves.
These individual emotional battles can be entirely crippling at times.
We can relate to their struggles and hope for the same successes in our own lives.
This relation is part of what drives our obsession with the anti-hero.
Theyre flawed, just like us, and their successes lead by example.
Freedom from Ethical Boundaries
Without his license to kill, James Bond would be lost.
There are ethical boundaries in life that prevent normal men and women from becoming heroes.
We look up to those who have taken risks and dared to shake things up despite the consequences.
The Drive to Do Great
Beyond our individual struggles, we also feel the pain of others.
However, we rarely even speak up, let alone act.
The Lifestyle
Nearly every American man has once fantasized about being James Bond.
If its not the supermodel at their side, its the supercar underfoot.
If its not the endless class and well-timed quip, its the impeccable style and unshakeable confidence.
Even despite his faults, which most overlook, he represents a lot of what men strive to become.
The squeaky-clean image of the traditional superhero just doesnt cut it anymore.
We love and admire them, and we see so much of them in ourselves.
By Mike Payne for TheCoolist.com
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