![]() ![]() At first he was doubtful, but the more he listened, he realized Joan's unusual powers. His reign as king was in turmoil and, in desperation, he listened to the young girl who had just arrived at his castle in Chinon. In 1425, Joan was sought out by the Dauphin (Prince Charles) who had heard of her unusual powers. Some believe Joan may have been clairvoyant - that is, a person who has knowledge of events happening far away or in the future. For the rest of Joan's life, the voices she heard became her guide. Joan believed the voice to be God, whom she looked up to to guide her. The voice told her she had a duty to fulfill that would make a big difference, as big as life and death. When Joan was young she was just a farm girl living a regular life away from troubles and the war, until one day Joan heard a voice while she was working in the garden. Joan of Arc was a true hero to me because of all the challenges she overcame to lead a French army against the British who had laid siege to the City of Orleans. A true hero is someone who can show us that we can change our communities and improve human lives if we just follow our hearts and stand up for what we believe in. These qualities are important in a hero because they make us feel we can make a difference if we live by these qualities. I believe a hero is a person with many different qualities such as: strength, hope and determination. Joan of Arc, a Leader from Orleans (1412-1431) ![]()
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