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    I wrote this because Joan needs to be remembered of how much bravery and courage she had and how much pride she took in what she did for us, and what she did for her country was amazing and had a powerful impact on us. Joan of Arc was born around 1412. Joan was the daughter of tenant farmer, Jacques, and the daughter of her mother Isabelle Romee. Her siblings were Pierre d’Arc, Jacquemin d’Arc, Catherine d’Arc, and Jean d’Arc. Joan was born from a poor family, she was just a peasant.…

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    Joan of Arc A simple, small farm girl made a great difference when possibly saving the French from the English command. She is an inspiration who would lead the French to many victories. This inspiration is knows as Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc a girl living in a small town had enormous dreams of forever fighting for her country. Joan wanted to show to the world that even if you didn’t know how to read, write, and have no background with the military you can still be able to do amazing things. Joan…

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    According to Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince, The first duty of a prince is to maintain power and acquire more. If the princes of Machiavelli’s time followed his advice and searched only for power, what does this mean for the people? The first priority of a prince or ruler should be to improve the kingdom and protect the citizens. Machiavelli stated that one’s duty, as a prince is to be as powerful as can be, however, as a ruler the first priority should be the people, and as a prince, to be…

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    major towns. When the French believed that they weren’t able to take back their land and fall into English and rebel hands, Joan of Arc was able to save them from generations of despair. Joan of Arc, who believed that god sent her to save France, was a huge inspiration, she saved much of the land even if her debut was cut off short due to false accusations. Joan of Arc was a huge gift to the French at the time and she impacted the turn out of the war for them. She also has a huge impact on…

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    Joan Of Arc: A Hero

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    During the 15th century A.D., a French peasant girl rose up and aided the French fighting forces during the 100 Year’s War. Born in the year 1412, in Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France, to a simple peasant tenant farmer, Joan of Arc would become a hero for her native France. Growing up on the farm, Joan learned to ride horses, use tools, grow strong of body and mind, and many other skills that would become useful later in life, and on the battlefield. A traditional education, as a woman, especially…

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    Joan was born in Domrémy, a narrow village in France in 1412. She was nicknamed “The Maid of Orléans,” She was born as a peasant, her mother is Isabelle Romée, and her father is Jacques D’Arc. Joan was slender and dressed like a boy. Her hair was clipped, neat, and shiny. While using male clothing, Joan was able to associate with these men. Over time, she won their acceptance and with them, was treated as an equal. By that, she gained entry into the male society, acceptance of those she had come…

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    Female Role Models Joan of Arc Joan of Arc was a low-class young French woman who disguised herself as a man when she heard the “voices” telling her to fight for France against the English at Orléans. There she received the name The Maid of Orléans. She was born in the early 1500s which was a time where there was an ongoing war, called the Hundred Years’ War, between France and England due to the result of trying to find the heir for the French throne. At the age of 18, she led the French army…

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    Joan of Arc was born in Greux-Domremy, Lorraine, a village in France, on January 6,1412. While growing up her father, Jacques,found work as a farmer and her mother, Isabelle, a stay at home mom who taught Joan practical skills like sewing and spinning clothes. In addition to this, Joan’s mother helped her explore her spirituality and relationship with God. Joan often found herself at shrines of Mary, the Blessed Mother praying for hours at a time. Joan thought her relationship with God could…

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    Welding Career Essay

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    The career I am researching is manufacturing welding. I chose this occupation because I enjoy working with hands-on objects. Manufacturing welders produce a product that people will buy, or they can also identify production problems. Welding is the easiest way to permanently connect two pieces of metal. Their work activities may include controlling machinery, operating vehicles or equipment, and assembling metal or plastic parts. Welders’ tasks may include tending welding machines, inspecting…

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    Joan of Arc: Deconstruction Essay In George Bernard Shaw’s play, Saint Joan, the Inquisitor explicitly propels a powerful speech, revealing only one side of the story, and aspires to persuade the church court to condemn Joan of Arc for heresy. The Inquisitor makes his point using rhetorical appeals such as paradox and persuasion, while appealing to his audience through anaphora, polysyndeton, climax, and antithesis. In a rather solemn tone, the Inquisitor begins his speech with ethos. In line…

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