Joan of Arc

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The paper discusses how Joan of Arc, as a child, was known for her religious fervor, as well as her unselfishness, generosity and kindness. The paper describes how Joan led her men in 10 battles and was victorious. The paper relates how Joan was then handed over to the English whose plan was to discredit King Charles' claim to the throne by having Joan condemned by the Church as a witch and a heretic. The paper discusses how she was sentenced to death and was burned at the stake although twenty-five years later, another Church court determined that the original findings of Joan's trial were erroneous.

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"As Gordon notes, there is simply something about a teenage girl, leading an army against the English and helped crown the French king, only to be turned upon and be executed as a witch and heretic Joan of Arc "warrior maiden, saint, feminist icon and scourge of the English" was born on January 6, 1412, to Jacques and Isabelle d'Arc, in the village of Domremy. The youngest of five children, her birth name was Jeannette; however, upon embarking upon her mission, she became Jeanne, la Pucelle, or Joan, the Maid. Growing up in the agrarian village, Joan's was taught the typical domestic skills, including spinning and sewing, by her mother, as well as religion. She is quoted as stating, "It was my mother alone who taught me the 'Our Father' and 'Hail Mary' and the 'Creed', and from none other was I taught my faith" ."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Frohlick, Virginia. A Short Biography of Saint Joan of Arc (no date) Online. Available from http://www.stjoan-center.com/#bio [accessed 24 June 2006].
• Gordon, Mary. "Desperately Seeking Joan," Commonweal 10Mar 2000, Online. Available from http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1252/is_5_127/ai_61764127 [accessed 24 Jun 2006].
• Joan of Arc, (23Jun 2006) Online. Available http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_arc [accessed 24 Jun 2006].
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