Hudibras · Character
Joan of Arc
French heroine and legendary female pope, used in satirical comparisons.
minor
Also known as Joan of, Pope Joan, Joan, Jo
First appearance: part i canto i
Joan of Arc's tie to Eve is one of the pressures that moves Hudibras—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Eve (social): Eve and Joan of Arc are briefly mentioned together in a satirical context, representing historical or allegorical female figures without direct interaction. With Hudibras (social): Hudibras is…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Satirical historical figures
- Protagonist
- Allusions and minor characters
- Bear-baiting combatants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Hudibras reaches his emotional nadir, comparing himself to the fallen Nebu…
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- Eve
social · ambivalent
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- Hudibras
social · ambivalent
- Hudibras
social · ambivalent
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See Joan of Arc in part i canto i