Character Analysis: Joan Of Arc

Joan of Arc was a significant part of the French war. Though, she was named a saint twenty years after her death, she was an eloquent warrior as well. In 1425, at thirteen and a half years old, she began to hear supernatural characters she called her “voices” or her “counsel”. Consequently, after this phenomenon, she was tried and told the judges this; “I see them with these very eyes, as well as I see you.” Nevertheless, Concluded by the judges, the “voices” were thought to be a condition of religious and hysterical exaltation, that had been fostered in by Joan. However, as Joan listened to her voices, they led her into grueling battles and soon after, her condemnation.
In her younger ages, Joan was a peasant girl living in War-Torn France
As the voices became stronger, Joan reluctantly spoke to them. In May 1428, bidden by her voices to see the king and present herself to Robert Baudricourt (a royal favorite), Joan began her first mission. About a month later her journey was accomplished, unfortunately a rude soldier sent her back home. While Joan's voices grew more urgent, Oct. 12, 1428, King Charles’s military situation and supporters grew more desperate for assistance. Once again, she left the Domremy Jan. 1429, to visit Vaucouleurs. on Feb. 17, before the fact, she announced a great defeat, the French arms outside Orleans had befallen, (Battle of the Herrings). Nevertheless, Joan’s statement was correct, the French arms had befallen. Almost one month later, finally on March 6, she reach Chinon to meet King. Consequently, the king was reluctant to make her work to speak to him. As a result, to evaluate her, he disguised himself, but with no doubt, she saluted him without any hesitation. Many distinguished her as a crazy visionary, however the King himself did not believe their assumptions. Furthermore, before Joan could be employed in military operations, she had to be examined by bishops and doctors. After the fact, Joan entered Orleans on April 30 to begin her