Joan of Arc

she was asking for, armor, horse and a group of soldiers. That girl was Joan of Arc, an eighteen-year-old girl that had a dream of peace and justice. With her passion, she defeated the English crown which at that time owned part of France. Sadly, Joan of Arc was burned to death by the English, however, she left a legacy that with God everything is possible and equality for everyone since everyone is capable. Now a day Joan of Arc is admired as a French heroin even though she died over 500 years…

to stick up for your inner voice until it’s heard. Today, following your moral conscience, standing up for yourself, and self confidence are traits that everyone wishes to have. That wasn’t how it was centuries ago. During the French Revolution, Joan of Arc was discriminated for being a woman. She truly believed she was destined to lead France to its victory during its long-running war against England. She found success and created history, however, she was burned at stake because the king of…

Joan of Arc heard voices that urged her to lead the French army and defeat their enemies. Joan claimed that God was directing her through the saints, so she kept approaching the regional governor asking if he could send her to Charles at Chinon. She said that it was her divinely ordered mission to take charge of the French army, defeat the English, and accompany Charles to Rheims to have him become king. The governor eventually let Joan go, and she led the army to many…

simply states: “He is my brother. And he is your brother too,” meaning that if you love someone, you should be willing to die for them, which is Antigone’s idea of what is morally right. Joan of Arc, similarly to Antigone, was willing to stand up for what she believed in. “Although the French position was dire, Joan had difficulty gaining…

siege of Orleans by a relief force organized by Joan of then Arc. That force drove the English out of the town and by doing so Joan set a ripple in the traditional French world. She caused liberation of two major French towns. One of them being the famous Paris. As a result of her efforts Joan was latter rewarded. She was appointed to be a Saint. She also had a French National holiday made created after her, the second Sunday of May. Although Joan was appointed to be a Saint, that was close to…

According to “It’s not about the Bike” by Armstrong, Lance describes his life as a silver lining of his cancer. Likewise, in The Story of Joan of Arc, a young woman who lived and die so that her country could be free. Undoubtedly, these stories address the theme bravery occurs in uncomfortable, perilous situations because Armstrong wonders about his possible death, Joan fights valiantly against social convention and military odds to fulfill her mission. Fundamentally, bravery exists when…

the swordswoman, who is not a maid like Joan of Arc... No husband of mine will say ‘I could have been a drummer, but I had to think about the wife and kids. You know how it is’ No one supports me at the expense of his own adventure”(48). Kingston believes that marriage and childbirth is what makes a hero. Joan of Arc is often perceived as a heroine who fought in a war for France, killed before she married and had children, Kingston claims that Joan of Arc is at most a maid compared to Fa Mu Lan…

are a few who can be related to Joan of Arc. Malala Yousafzal is a young activist, at eleven years old, fighting for the right for girls to attend school. Malala is putting her life in danger sticking to what she believes on this issue, in fact she has already been a victim of a attempted assassination. Though she is lucky to have not lost her life, it shows that both women are willing to give up their lives for their belief. Another person to compare to Joan of Arc is Emily Greene Balch, an…

family treats her in such a way, so she attempts to be the living embodiment of the Devil. When she hears of foreign devils in China, she is eager to be baptized and renames herself to Vibiana in order to become one. She regularly sees visions of Joan of Arc, which guide her in her decision to become a guardian of the Christians. As the nationalism of China ultimately consumes all of Bao’s thoughts, Vibiana’s identity is what leads to her betrayal of China. Through the spiritual guidance given…

As discussed earlier, religion was a powerful driving force in France during the Hundred’s Year War. The multiple events leading up to Joan of Arc presenting to the Dauphin had left the French army discouraged and with poor morale. The people of France and the military were looking for a divine intervention and found it in Joan. Joan built trust in her troops through her confidence in the visions and voices directing her mission, her patriotism, her fearlessness, and integrity. She was at the…