Parallels In The First Three Scenes of Saint Joan.
This paper will highlight that the first three scenes of Saint Joan closely parallel one another. Each scene opens with the characters paralyzed by indecision and fear. However, in every case Joan's arrival inspires confidence and, more importantly, action. Indeed, each scene ends with the characters shouting, or breathless, with inspiration. Moreover, in each case, this confidence is inspired by both Joan's physical presence and the fact that that she's accompanied by divine indicators of the veracity of her vision. 4.5 pgs. 7 f/c. 1b.
