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Examine the view that ‘we manufacture heroes simply because they occupy great positions.’
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Examine the view that 'we manufacture heroes simply because they occupy great positions.' PART 1: How far does the evidence show that Stalin was a genuine 'hero' up to the start of war in 1941? A 'hero' is a person who is admired or worshipped for their great abilities, especially someone who has performed an act of great courage and contribution during the time. Throughout the Stalinist years in the Soviet Union, there were remarkable evidence suggesting whether Josef Stalin1 had heroic status or not among the Russians. Owing to his charisma for his domination of power and contributions of policies like the Five-Year Plans and collectivization, Stalin could be regarded as a true hero. However, there were proofs, for instance, massive propaganda and 'the cult of personality' to show that he was not completely heroic, but partly manufactured. Yet, the liability of the evidence is to be doubted sometimes for its...
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