Joan of Arc
I am the most notable woman in French history. Would you believe I was only sixteen when I fought for France? As a young child, I never really went to church or prayed that much. But when I was visited by 3 saints, that all changed. I am Joan of Arc, I grew up a typical girl, but at the age of thirteen, three saints appeared to me; their appearance changed France forever because I fought for my people’s freedom and became the most notable woman in French history.
I was born in Domremy, France on January 6, 1412. This was during the Hundred Years’ War. I had three older brothers, a mother, and a father (1). I was brought up a pretty ordinary girl. I was taught to spin wool and to sew. I grew up helping my mother in these ways. …show more content…
But they were really persistent. I thought long and hard about it as they visited me several times; eventually, the saints convinced me to help save France (3). Later, in May 1428, I received a vision instructing me to travel to Vaucouleurs once more to visit Robert de Baudricourt (2). Even though I had gone once already, I would NOT give up. The saints told me that Baudricourt led a good army, alongside with the Dauphin and he was very loyal to the Dauphin. Charles the Dauphin was fighting over the French throne with King Henry V(2). Charles the Dauphin was Charles VI’s (who died and was the previous French King) cousin (2). Henry V thought he should rule both England and France because he was Charles VI’s nephew (2). The only controversy with the dauphin becoming King was that not everyone liked him (2). Of course the French people did not want England's king to rule over them (2). So when I came to fight for France and it’s freedom, I helped the Charles (the Dauphin) to become the king. The first time when I visited Baudricourt, he laughed at me and refused to help me. This time, the second time, the saints were encouraging me a little more (4). As a result, Baudricourt said yes and agreed to try his best (3). A couple weeks later, the saints encouraged me to travel to Charles the Dauphin’s place. There I immediately recognized him, walked up to him and said, “You’re the …show more content…
They were here to warn me. They were right. During that battle, I was hit in the shoulder (3). I wasn't killed, but I was injured pretty badly. My brigade carried me to safety and I was to rest for a while in order to get better. When I was finally better, I was eager to get back into battle. Once I was ready to fight again, I was sent to fight outside of Paris (7). I had a great plan and shared it with the Dauphin (7). He wasn't taking much interest, but I kept going (7). My plan started out great! But I hadn't noticed that the saints hadn't appeared yet to encourage me (7). Then I realized why. It was September 8th a very holy day (7). No one is to be working, or in my case fighting. I felt very bad. I prayed the rest of that
I am the most notable woman in French history. Would you believe I was only sixteen when I fought for France? As a young child, I never really went to church or prayed that much. But when I was visited by 3 saints, that all changed. I am Joan of Arc, I grew up a typical girl, but at the age of thirteen, three saints appeared to me; their appearance changed France forever because I fought for my people’s freedom and became the most notable woman in French history.
I was born in Domremy, France on January 6, 1412. This was during the Hundred Years’ War. I had three older brothers, a mother, and a father (1). I was brought up a pretty ordinary girl. I was taught to spin wool and to sew. I grew up helping my mother in these ways. …show more content…
But they were really persistent. I thought long and hard about it as they visited me several times; eventually, the saints convinced me to help save France (3). Later, in May 1428, I received a vision instructing me to travel to Vaucouleurs once more to visit Robert de Baudricourt (2). Even though I had gone once already, I would NOT give up. The saints told me that Baudricourt led a good army, alongside with the Dauphin and he was very loyal to the Dauphin. Charles the Dauphin was fighting over the French throne with King Henry V(2). Charles the Dauphin was Charles VI’s (who died and was the previous French King) cousin (2). Henry V thought he should rule both England and France because he was Charles VI’s nephew (2). The only controversy with the dauphin becoming King was that not everyone liked him (2). Of course the French people did not want England's king to rule over them (2). So when I came to fight for France and it’s freedom, I helped the Charles (the Dauphin) to become the king. The first time when I visited Baudricourt, he laughed at me and refused to help me. This time, the second time, the saints were encouraging me a little more (4). As a result, Baudricourt said yes and agreed to try his best (3). A couple weeks later, the saints encouraged me to travel to Charles the Dauphin’s place. There I immediately recognized him, walked up to him and said, “You’re the …show more content…
They were here to warn me. They were right. During that battle, I was hit in the shoulder (3). I wasn't killed, but I was injured pretty badly. My brigade carried me to safety and I was to rest for a while in order to get better. When I was finally better, I was eager to get back into battle. Once I was ready to fight again, I was sent to fight outside of Paris (7). I had a great plan and shared it with the Dauphin (7). He wasn't taking much interest, but I kept going (7). My plan started out great! But I hadn't noticed that the saints hadn't appeared yet to encourage me (7). Then I realized why. It was September 8th a very holy day (7). No one is to be working, or in my case fighting. I felt very bad. I prayed the rest of that