An author is remembered in their works...

Death plays a large role in Casino Royale; the prospect of death is constantly looming over James Bonds' head. So far there have been two instances which he has come close to death, the explosion, and the shot to the back (which was a little unclear if he did get shot or not to me!) But it also seems that’s why he is a “secret agent” There is a reason that James Bond is such a popular character, besides the sexual appeal. I think that Fleming is aware of what readers want, and the idea of the main character dying is thrilling. Death is an important aspect to look at in a novel as well as “within” (does that make sense?) I think that it is important to that an author is not only writing a book just for the sake of writing a book. He has something to say, even thought it may not be evident immediately, it is still there. Realistically everyone knows that they will not live forever, this makes the work of literature much more meaningful if you really think about it then, this is a way of the author to preserve his legacy, so to speak. In these words that he/she writes people will view them as what they have written.