Archer And India Black Character Analysis

Although Archer and India Black take place during different time periods they have two comparable characteristics as espionage fiction. Their characteristics include the ineffectiveness of espionage operations and also the physical adventure of the operations instead of the strategies. First, in the episode of Archer “The Limited,” the character Archer at two specific times demonstrates inefficiency in the espionage plan. Archer showing up at the train intoxicated determines a lack of focus and responsibility that a secret agent would commonly possess. The second time would be when Archer is on top of the train preparing to fight the Canadian terrorist and proceeds to save Babou instead of carrying the operation out. Throughout the entire episode …show more content…
Similarities also seem to be very common in both Archer and India Black concerning their physical adventures instead of strategies. For example in Archer in the episode “The Limited,” Archer decides to blow the train up in hopes of disorientating the Mounties. Instead of being strategic this shows just how impulsive Archer is. Another example would be in the episode “Drift Problem,” Archer goes with Pam and the rest of the ISIS crew to infiltrate a drift meeting. Archer then disrespects the leader and starts a huge battle without consideration of consequences. The entire group of ISIS never considers that the Yakuza may not even have Archer’s charger. Comparably in India Black there is an incident where India climbs out onto the window and tries to get into Gladstone’s room. She never considers that the window might be locked until she reaches it and French takes her hand and scares them both. The second incident would be when French tells India to run towards the alley for an escape. It is though they did not consider being caught. In both Archer and India Black there seems to be a failure for both efficiency and