The video first mentions Charles as the Dauphin Joan was
determined to have crowned the rightful heir to the French throne, a title the English
had usurped in the Treaty of Troyes. Pretty good history! The next mention of
Charles skips past Joan’s initial encounter entirely, and, interestingly
enough, moves to his assertion that she could in fact have an army and precede
to Orleans. The artist then proceeds to discuss how Joan inspired men in
battle, impressing them as a “mascot.” While the idea of Joan as a mascot is
arguable, it is without doubt from testimony at her Nullification Trial that
the men associated with Joan on her journey regarded her as ignorant in all
things aside from war. Noting how impressed they appeared to be in light of her
military knowledge and strategy.
The video covers many topics that will pertain to our study
of Joan in the subsequent weeks, as well as topics we previously covered
including her male dress and feisty responses to the judges at the Rouen Trial.
Interestingly enough, the video makes a point to quote word for word some of
Joan’s sarcastic answers, indicating the artist knew more than perhaps the
average parody-maker in terms of Joan’s trial records and overall history. While
the video is slightly comical, it also raises several accurate topics regarding
Joan, earning it a grade of B+ from me.
To view the video, click the link below!
I'm pretty sure I have that song stuck in my head now! But great observation Rachel, I found it interesting that they referred her to a mascot too. Especially since its hard to imagine the Joan of Arc as a mascot and not a leader.
ReplyDeleteI believe mascot could be an applicable term. Great leaders are also great at rallying their troops. Team mascots are seen as a way to rally the team and is what helps inspire the team when they are feeling like they can't win. Mascots improve morale and Joan definitely improved French morale at a critical time in the Hundred Years War.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that there might be differing interpretations of what a mascot is. Good to be thinking of this question, and weighing the evidence.
ReplyDeleteI could see Joan being a mascot in the same sense that Stonewall Jackson would be considered a mascot during the Civil War. His troops rallied behind his bravery and so did Joan's men in the Hundred Years War.
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