Essay on The Legend Of Saint Joan Of Arc

It did not take long before Joan decided that she needed to assist in the war. She was merely 17 years old, still a young teenager that was ready to leave home, her family, and anything else that tried to stop her behind. With a claim that she heard voices, she convinced her jury and the English that she was God’s Chosen one and that this worthy voice told her that she must go to France (p. 24). Taylor details the conversations that took place during Joan’s trials, allowing the reader to make their own judgement of why Joan decided to go into war and if she was actually guided by angels or if she was simply talented in fabricating stories.

A French saint and a heroine in the Hundred Years' war was Joan of Arc.

Anyone can be a hero. No matter who they are, if they have the drive, bravery, and determination to fully fight for their beliefs no matter the cost, they can be a hero. Joan of Arc left her family and home to defend her country. Joan of Arc is a hero because she fought for her country and her people, despite all of the challenges she faced.

Joan of Arc is a prominent figure in European history, however, most of the history surrounding the maid of Orleans "La Pucelle d'Orléans" (Lanhers and Vale, 2016), is generally focused on debunking her claims of being sent by God, and the possible reasons for her hearing voices. This essay will focus less on the legitimacy of her claims of being a prophet of God, and instead will focus on the effect they had, along with her abilities as a commander to achieving victory in the Loire campaign. It will focus on the importance of her first military victory, lifting the siege of Orleans before the start of the Loire campaign, and how its effect on the morale of

Sadly Baudricourt, “did not take the 16-year-old and her visions seriously, and she returned home”(britannica.com). Getting respect in a man’s world was stemmed nearly impossible to the young heroine at the time. But Joan was not going to let anything get in the way.

Joan of Arc is credited with leading the French army to victory over England during the 100 years war, which actually lasted around 116 years. She believed she was a messenger of god and was born to bring an end to the war. With permission from the king, Joan of Arc, lacking military and tactical training, led the french army against the English in the city of Orléans. Joan met a tragic end when she was captured by the Anglo-Burgundian and tried as a witch. She was called guilty as a witch and a heretic which led to her untimely demise being burned at the stake at age 19.

For Joan of Arc, 1428 was the start of a new life and journey. In the May of that year, Joan makes her first trip to Vacouleurs to meet with Robert de Baudricourt asking him to send her to the king. He had initially rejected her but her strong willingness to pursue what she wanted led to her attracting a small group of followers who believedthat she truly was destined to save France according to a prophecy. Baudricort finally gave in to her and she set out to Chinon, the site of the prince’s fortress. With the help of Charles, she led an army to Orleans in March of 1429 wearing white armor on her white horse. Joan had led several French attacks and drove the Anglo-Burgundians from their fortess and forced them to leave and cross the Loire River.

Joan of Arc, nicknamed “The Maid of Orleans” had an action-packed, worthy, and devastating life.

Joan of Arc was born in XXXX in the French town of Domrémy. Her family was well-off farmers. From a young age, Joan was a devout Christian. At the age of 13, Joan reported she received her divine mission where she saw a bright light and heard the voice of God commanding her she would lift the siege of Orleans and she must go to Robert de Baudricourt for an escort. She claimed to be visited by Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret, who gave her advice on how to proceed in her divine mission. Around the time of her birth, France was in despair. Before Joan of Arc’s campaign, the French had lost several major battles to the English including the annihilation of the French army at Agincourt with a loss of 10,000 French soldiers. France had also been devastated by the Black plague from 1348 to 1349 resulting in the halt of the war for nearly a decade and a significantly reduced army. After multiple losses, morale was low and

Medieval knights are known for being strong, brave, and faithful. However, a well-known warrior in the Hundred Years’ War also shares these attributes. What makes her different is that she was a French peasant girl. At the age of 13, Joan of Arc heard voices from God telling her to save France. In the midst of the Hundred Years’ War, a conflict between England and France for the French throne, Joan was told to drive the English out of France, and see that Charles VII receive the crown. As a devout Catholic, Joan was going to make sure this happened. Joan’s courage and determination let her accomplish her task. Even in her darkest times, she stayed strong and faithful. She inspires people to this day, and left a legacy. Even though she was burned at the stake after being accused of witchcraft, she is remembered as a saint and a hero. Joan of Arc’s many achievements in battle and her legacy in French history lived on for her to become a saint centuries later.

The middle ages in Europe was a dark time to live in. Trade and travel was not safe, people were dying of sickness, most people could not even read or write. Some people, however became heroes and role models during these dark times. One of these people was Joan of Arc. Joan had special abilities, led an army into battle, and became one of the most well known women in history.

“Do you know if you are in the grace of god?” They asked Joan during her trial for heresy and witchcraft. “If I am not, may God place me there; if I am, may God so keep me. I should be the saddest in all the world if I knew that I were not in the grace of God,” She told her accusers. “But if I were in a state of sin, do you think the Voice would come to me? I would that everyone could hear the Voice as I hear it…”(Pettinger). With her faith, determination and patriotism Joan of Arc proved herself as one of the most influential female leaders of her time.

In 1429, nearing the end of the Hundred Years’ War between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France; a sixteen year old Joan of Arc was directed by a revelation to make her way to the Dauphin’s court in Chinon and disclose to him the purpose of her divine mission. Joan professed that by the order of God—via the spirits of Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret—she was to renew the French nation and lead Charles VII to claim his throne. After successfully completing her mission, she was captured in battle months later and turned over to the English. There, she would be charged and put on trial for Heresy, leading to her execution. What were the stated reasons that the Church tried and executed Joan of Arc for heresy? Although

"Joan of Arc." Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed., vol. 8, Gale, 2004, pp. 264-265. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=msjacad&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX3404703316&asid=0cb484d6e2577c26bc7db4d985299d46. Accessed 2 May

Joan was a very simple, faithful country girl. Until a day God called upon her, to fight in his name against the invading English. At that moment, Joan was chosen a messenger of God. Joan's first encounter