What is the significance of the play st. joan by bernard shaw?
Title: What is the significance of the play st. joan by bernard shaw?
Category: /History/Asian History
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What is the significance of the play st. joan by bernard shaw?
Category: /History/Asian History
Details: Words: 1129 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Bernard Shaw was a dramatic critic. He is said to be one pf the world's most famous playwrights. Even though there were many who opposed his progressive views, he was adamant in his desire to reform society. Shaw was a feminist and had great respect and consideration for women. St. Joan is the first play where a woman has been shown as a full fledged, strong willed character.
Shaw's art of characterization is depicted through
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will infuse the concept of nationalism among the people. She is the one who will unite her country and crown the rightful heir to the throne. This scene is a stepping-stone for the rest of the play and is the beginning of Joan's journey in her quest for a France free from any foreign rule. Hence it is seen that the opening scene of the play sets the tone for future events in the play