Was Joan of Arc courageous

Answer 1

Joan of Arc exhibited great courage in many ways. First, it took great courage to follow the call of God when she was a simple young girl. It definitely took great courage when she led men into battle as was exposed to all the hazards of medieval warfare. She even showed greater courage when she was captured and had to defend herself in a hostile rigged trial. Last she showed incredible courage in the way she faced her death. It is hard to find anyone else in history with more courage than Joan of Arc.

Answer 2

Courageous is usually a term others use to describe someone. Joan was a humble person and would not have called herself courageous. She was simply doing the job she had been instructed to do in the best and most efficient way possible.

Answer 3

She is reported to have stated "I fear only treachery."

Answer 4

Yes she did and that is why she was successful. Prior to Joan arriving on the scene, the French army feared taking risks and, therefore, were constantly losing battles.