# Napoleon — Saint Joan character guide

> Napoleon in Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-contrast-with-napoleon

## Who they are

French emperor contrasted with Joan in the preface.

## In the story

### [Contrast with Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/saint_joan_se/chapters/contrast-with-napoleon)

Contrasted with Joan; his lack of frankness and disinterest allowed him to die in his bed.

### [Joan's Voices and Visions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/saint_joan_se/chapters/joan-s-voices-and-visions)

Mentioned as an example of an illusion-proof genius who could have planned similar military strategies.

### [Joan Summed Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/saint_joan_se/chapters/joan-summed-up)

Compared to Joan in terms of realism in war and eye for artillery.

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