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GCSE English Literature · key term
The promotion of a leader as exceptionally wise, powerful or benevolent in order to encourage unquestioning loyalty.
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Paper 2
The promotion of an idealised image of a leader through praise, ceremonies, portraits and propaganda.
An organised campaign of praise that presents a leader as exceptionally wise, powerful or benevolent.
The promotion of an idealised image of a leader, encouraging unquestioning admiration and loyalty.
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The promotion of a leader as an exceptionally wise, heroic or protective figure who deserves unquestioning loyalty.
Exaggerated public praise presenting a leader as exceptionally wise, powerful or caring, encouraging unquestioning loyalty.
Paper 1
The organised presentation of a leader as exceptionally wise, heroic and deserving of devotion.
Revise: Chapters 7 and 8The songs, portrait, titles and ceremonies parallel Stalin’s cult of personality.
An exaggerated public image of a leader as exceptionally wise, heroic or benevolent, promoted to strengthen loyalty and authority.
Paper 1
The promotion of a leader as exceptionally wise, heroic or indispensable through praise, images and public ceremonies.
Revise: Chapters 7 and 8Napoleon’s growing cult of personality supports this control. Ceremonial appearances, flattering titles, a portrait and Minimus’s praise make him seem responsible for every success. Squealer’s impressive production figures likewise contradict the animals’ experience of hunger.
The exaggerated promotion of a leader as exceptionally wise, admirable or responsible for every success.
