Maxim

A short statement expressing a principle or rule for behaviour.

A short statement expressing a rule or principle. Boxer's repeated maxims reduce complicated problems to hard work and obedience.

He then adopts the maxim “Napoleon is always right” in Chapter 5. A maxim is a short statement expressing a general rule. “Always” allows no exceptions, replacing independent judgement with complete trust in one leader.

A short, memorable statement expressing a principle or rule of conduct.

A short statement expressing a rule or principle for behaviour, such as Boxer's belief that Napoleon is always right.

The narrator then reports his new maxim, “Napoleon is always right”.

A general statement expressing an observation about life or human behaviour.

He adopts “Napoleon is always right” as a second maxim (Chapter V). The absolute “always” leaves no room for error or criticism. His two repeated principles now reinforce each other: he supplies the labour and assumes that Napoleon supplies the correct judgement.

A short statement expressing a general principle or piece of advice, such as the Friar's warning about running too fast.

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AQA GCSE English Literature · 8702

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