Saint Joan | Topics for Further Study
Read some biographical material on Joan of Arc. In what ways does Shaw’s Joan differ from the Joan of history?
Compare Shaw’s treatment of Joan with the way she is portrayed by other writers (e.g., Mark Twain, Andrew Lang, Voltaire). Also, look at how Shaw (in his Preface) says these other writers portray Joan; is he fair to the other writers?
In what circumstances is it appropriate to defy the authorities in Joan’s manner? If a citizen disagrees with government spending policies, does s/he have the right to refuse to pay taxes? Would it have been proper to disobey...
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