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Table of Contents Act I, Scene VI Summary The victorious French enter the city, led by Joan. She tells the soldiers to brandish the French colors to announce their victory. Charles, the Dauphin, is extravagant in his thanks to Joan for the victory. Reignier and Alencon declare that it is indeed a reason for celebration. Charles declares that all the credit goes to Joan, promises to glorify her in all of France and announces a celebration to mark the day’s success. Notes The French have captured Orleans and this scene mirrors their excessive joy at the victory. Joan has done what she set out to do and proved herself to the Frenchmen. Charles is extravagant in his is praise of her and makes far-fetched promises of eternal fame. His happiness at the victory is undoubtedly true but his verbose praise doesn’t mean much for he is given to express himself lavishly when in throes of a strong emotion. But he does do her full justice when he ascribes the victory solely to her in response to Alencon’s remark that France will be joyous to learn of what they have all achieved. The English make Joan out to be a witch and ascribe French success to the forces of evil. The French themselves, on the other hand, see them as aided by God. This is clear in Reignier’s remark, "the joy that God hath given us." For them Joan is no witch but a "glorious prophetess" who has brought about this golden day of victory. Table of Contents | |
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