The Enduring Appeal of Bender: Why *The Breakfast Club*’s Rebel Still Resonates
Meet the Criminal: First Impressions of John Bender John Bender. The name itself conjures up images of defiance, ripped denim, and that unforgettable clenched fist raised in triumph. Nearly forty years after *The Breakfast Club* graced the silver screen, John Bender, the self-proclaimed “criminal,” remains one of cinema’s most iconic rebels. But is he simply…