Joan of Arc
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English
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Who was George Bernard Shaw and what was his most famous achievement?
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George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright and critic who wrote more than sixty plays. His major works include Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1912) and Saint Joan (1923). He was awar…
What was the Hundred Years War and when did it take place?
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The Hundred Years War was fought between England and France from 1337 to 1453. During this time, northern France and parts of the south-west were under foreign control - some parts controlled by the E…
Who was Joan of Arc and what was her background?
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Joan was a peasant girl born in eastern France who led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years War. In the play, she is portrayed as a well-built, strong country girl of 17 to 18…
What does Joan ask Captain Robert de Baudricourt for when she first meets him?
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Joan asks Robert to give her a horse and armour and some soldiers, and send her to the Dauphin. She wants to help free Orleans from English control.
Who was the Dauphin and where was he located during the events of the play?
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The Dauphin was the oldest son of the King of France, the one who would become king after his father. He was in Chinon, described as being 'like a rat in a corner' because he was afraid to fight and t…
What is Robert's initial reaction to Joan's request and why?
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Robert initially thinks Joan is mad and wants to send her back to her father 'under lock and key'. He is shocked by her confidence and her ambitious plan to free Orleans, considering it impossible.
Who are Monsieur de Poulengey (Polly) and what is his attitude towards Joan?
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Monsieur de Poulengey, called 'Polly', is a French guard who believes in Joan. He thinks 'there is something about her' and that she might be 'a bit of a miracle'. He supports her mission and agrees t…
Define 'phrasal verb' and give three examples from the warming up section.
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A phrasal verb is a verb made up of a main verb together with an adverb or preposition or both. Examples: 'call out' (announce), 'look into' (investigate), 'break out' (suddenly begin/occur).
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