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Saint Joan · Character

Christ

Central figure of Christianity mentioned in the preface.

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First appearance: catholicism not yet catholic enough

Christ shows up with force in Contrast with Napoleon. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as another saint whose superior benevolence inspired fear and crucifixion.
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In Contrast with Napoleon: Mentioned as another saint whose superior benevolence inspired fear and crucifixion. Later, in The Law of Change Is the Law of God: Referenced as the Word made Flesh, representing the…

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JOJoan of ArcWAWarwickPCPeter CauchonNANapoleonECEdith CavellCHChrist

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Joan's Adversaries and Judges
  • Protagonist
  • Historical and Comparative Figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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