Patronage

Support or advancement provided by an influential person. Lady Catherine’s patronage gives Mr Collins his position at Hunsford.

Support or advancement given by a powerful person to someone under their protection.

Claudio’s military achievement deserves praise, but the prince’s recognition gives that achievement public value. This is patronage: a powerful person helps establish another person’s standing.

Support or advancement given by an influential person. A patron could nominate a clergyman for a vacant living, subject to the bishop’s approval.

Connect context to a particular choice or phrase: the entail explains Collins’s appeal as a husband, while patronage explains his flattery of Lady Catherine.

Connect context directly to the evidence, explaining how patronage or family rank gives Lady Catherine influence.

Part (b): connect context to the argument—for example, inheritance explains the importance of Hero's wealth, while patronage explains Claudio's advancement.

Support or advancement provided by an influential person. Lady Catherine’s patronage gives Mr Collins his position as rector at Hunsford.

Behaviour that appears helpful or kind but assumes the other person is inferior.

Support from a powerful person that can help someone gain advancement, influence or recognition.

Claudio has earned recognition through military service, but the prince's approval gives that achievement public importance. This is patronage: advancement through the support of someone influential.

Support or opportunities provided by an influential person. Lady Catherine's church patronage gives Mr Collins his position and income at Hunsford.

Lady Catherine has given him this position through her patronage. This explains why he continually praises her and treats her advice as authoritative. His professional security depends on a powerful social connection.

The power or practice of supporting someone’s career through influence or appointment. Lady Catherine’s patronage gives Mr Collins the living at Hunsford.

Support or opportunities provided by an influential person. Lady Catherine’s patronage gives Mr Collins his position as rector at Hunsford.

Support or advancement provided by a powerful person to someone who depends on their favour.

Support or advancement provided by a powerful person to someone less powerful.

The support or influence of a powerful person who can provide an appointment or other advantage. Lady Catherine’s patronage secures Collins’s living at Hunsford.

Support or advancement provided by a powerful person. Lady Catherine’s patronage gives Mr Collins his position as rector at Hunsford and encourages his deference.

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AQA GCSE English Literature · 8702

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