Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was nothing but a peasant farmers daughter growing up in 1428 in a small village in northeast France. She was born during the 100 years war and grew up fearful of death just like many others. She was just 16 when she got a special calling. Following this calling Joan of Arc affected the people of Europe by leading the military during the 100 years war.
Joan had no special plans in life and being the youngest out of five kids you are expected to follow along in their footsteps which is to stay at home and work the garden and clean the house. Her village is in the middle of the war between England and France so her family never knew when they might have to flee their home for safety. Joans plan for her life changed dramatically one day when she …show more content…
Joan didn't tell anyone about the voices at first, afraid that people would accuse her of being a witch. In 1428 Joan sets off for the court but she cant travel alone so she must take a male with her. The soldiers of France are suspicious of her and send her back home several times but determined she tries over and over again. Finally 2 French nobles thought that Joan might be useful so they decided to take her into the temple to meet before the king. The king was not fond of Joan but with the english threatening to take the city of Orleans he didn't have much options. Joan of Arc was provided with a white horse and white armour to ride into battle. She had to cut her hair and dress as a boy, she was even given the nickname Maid which meant maiden or virgin. Joans first journey was to travel to where King Charles was, he was never truly a king so Joan wanted to lead him to Remis where all French kings had been crowned for the last 1000 years. (Stanely) Joan gave many signs to the people of France that she was chosen from God to lead. An example of this is when Joan reached King Charles one of his guards made a remark to her and she told him that
Joan of Arc was nothing but a peasant farmers daughter growing up in 1428 in a small village in northeast France. She was born during the 100 years war and grew up fearful of death just like many others. She was just 16 when she got a special calling. Following this calling Joan of Arc affected the people of Europe by leading the military during the 100 years war.
Joan had no special plans in life and being the youngest out of five kids you are expected to follow along in their footsteps which is to stay at home and work the garden and clean the house. Her village is in the middle of the war between England and France so her family never knew when they might have to flee their home for safety. Joans plan for her life changed dramatically one day when she …show more content…
Joan didn't tell anyone about the voices at first, afraid that people would accuse her of being a witch. In 1428 Joan sets off for the court but she cant travel alone so she must take a male with her. The soldiers of France are suspicious of her and send her back home several times but determined she tries over and over again. Finally 2 French nobles thought that Joan might be useful so they decided to take her into the temple to meet before the king. The king was not fond of Joan but with the english threatening to take the city of Orleans he didn't have much options. Joan of Arc was provided with a white horse and white armour to ride into battle. She had to cut her hair and dress as a boy, she was even given the nickname Maid which meant maiden or virgin. Joans first journey was to travel to where King Charles was, he was never truly a king so Joan wanted to lead him to Remis where all French kings had been crowned for the last 1000 years. (Stanely) Joan gave many signs to the people of France that she was chosen from God to lead. An example of this is when Joan reached King Charles one of his guards made a remark to her and she told him that