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प्रश्न
Using the following points, frame a character-sketch of Joan of Arc, in your own words and write it in your notebook. Suggest an attractive title for the same.
- confidence
- courage
- optimism
- determination
- patriotism
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उत्तर
The Maid of Orleans
Joan, a simple country girl of about 17 to 18 years of age, was determined to free France from the English and the Burgundians. She instils courage in the frightened French soldiers. She believes that with God’s help, she can lead the soldiers to drive their enemies out of France. She meets Captain Squire with the help of Monsieur Poulengey, so as to seek permission from him to meet the Dauphin. Her confidence, courage and determination, along with Poulengey’s effective persuasion skills, finally make Captain Squire relent and permit Joan to meet the Dauphin.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
as mad as .........................
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
Joan of Arc is a bit of .............................
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Captain Squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
From an Indian History Book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| (a) ........................ | (i) ........................ |
| (b) ........................ | (ii) ........................ |
| (c) ........................ | (iii) ........................ |
Discuss what areas of work are open for women in the Armed Forces in India.
Joan wanted to meet the Captain squire.
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain squire.
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her determination
From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| a. | a. |
| b. | b. |
| c. | c. |
Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram.
