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Is Joan of Arc relevant for young people in our world today?

Despite living in the early 15th century, Joan of Arc's story remains incredibly relevant to young people today. Like most young people today, Joan was born into ordinary circumstances. She was a peasant, so it was highly unlikely that her life would have any noticeable effect on world history.


However, Joan believed that she could help rescue France from its English invaders. Although many historians believe she was insane (she reportedly heard voices which told her God was calling her to save France), modern young people can emulate the courage and valor it took for her, a teenage peasant girl, to lead an army of men against the imposing English army. Unfortunately, Joan was eventually captured and executed, but her fame continues to endure.


Modern young people may never lead their nation into battle, but, like Joan of Arc, they might have the opportunity to effect change in their communities. A modern young person could, for example, start a canned food drive to help stock a local food pantry.

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