Comparing

In a way, you can say it closely resembles Beowulf. Both Bond and Beowulf are considered heroes and go on quests, Bond's to France and Beowulf to Herot. Both have to overcome obstacles in their path. Bond faught with Le Chiifre and his henchmen, while Beowulf dealt with Grendl, Grendl's mother and the dragon. Both stories also ended in trajedy. Bond lost Vesper due to her death and Beowulf lost his life at the end of his reign. Both stories are great both have the same qualities, which make them realtable.