Joan Of Arc Research Papers
Jehanne d’Arc more commonly know as Joan of Arc was born on January 6, 1412 in a small village of Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France. She was the daughter of a tenant farmer. Born into a very devoted catholic family. Joan would endure many tough obstacle’s during her teenage life. Joan of Arc led the French army into battle against the English.
At the young age of 13, Joan was driven by the voices of many Catholic Saints; among these were Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret, the patron of the police. As Joan came from a strict, religious family, she valued her communication with the holy saints; some scholars argue that she valued Saints Catherine and Margaret more because of their female gender, but strong persona. It has been speculated …show more content…
Her willingness to follow her calling and passions in the area of a militant career, and her determination in pursuing and following through with these passions have created a story that has withstood the test of time. Joan was burned at the stake after being captured by the English. They carried out this action by charging her with crimes of witchcraft and heresy. The English had a major issue with her masculine tendencies. For example, her apparel, short cut hair, and interest in the military all brought up concerns of heresy as far as the English were concerned. While awaiting her trial, Joan continued to wear her men’s apparel and keep her hair cut short. This was done to prevent molestation and rape from occurring. It is unfortunate that her punishment had to be so gruesome, especially because of her commitment to the French. Upon the burning of her body, ashes were collected so that eyewitnesses could see for themselves that she had not escaped with her life. For a measure of cruelty and hatred, the English burned her twice more to ensure her absolute death and the prevention of collecting relics from her body. Although her life was not long she made a huge impact on others and showed that even though you might help your own country and the people from the country others may not look at you as a
At the young age of 13, Joan was driven by the voices of many Catholic Saints; among these were Saint Michael, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret, the patron of the police. As Joan came from a strict, religious family, she valued her communication with the holy saints; some scholars argue that she valued Saints Catherine and Margaret more because of their female gender, but strong persona. It has been speculated …show more content…
Her willingness to follow her calling and passions in the area of a militant career, and her determination in pursuing and following through with these passions have created a story that has withstood the test of time. Joan was burned at the stake after being captured by the English. They carried out this action by charging her with crimes of witchcraft and heresy. The English had a major issue with her masculine tendencies. For example, her apparel, short cut hair, and interest in the military all brought up concerns of heresy as far as the English were concerned. While awaiting her trial, Joan continued to wear her men’s apparel and keep her hair cut short. This was done to prevent molestation and rape from occurring. It is unfortunate that her punishment had to be so gruesome, especially because of her commitment to the French. Upon the burning of her body, ashes were collected so that eyewitnesses could see for themselves that she had not escaped with her life. For a measure of cruelty and hatred, the English burned her twice more to ensure her absolute death and the prevention of collecting relics from her body. Although her life was not long she made a huge impact on others and showed that even though you might help your own country and the people from the country others may not look at you as a