The Dauphin (Charles VII) in Saint Joan

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The Dauphin (Charles VII) in *Saint Joan* is the weak, indecisive heir to the French throne whom Joan of Arc inspires and helps to crown as king.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dramatic character
fictional character
appearsIn Saint Joan
basedOn Charles VII of France
characterTrait indecisive
self‑doubting
timid
weak
conflictType internal conflict about kingship
creator George Bernard Shaw
crownedAs King of France
crownedThrough Joan of Arc’s intervention
dramaticArc from fearful claimant to crowned king
dramaticFunction foil to Joan of Arc
recipient of Joan’s military and spiritual support
symbol of political weakness
firstAppearanceAct Act I
helpedBy Joan of Arc (character in Saint Joan)
linked to: Joan of Arc
inspiredBy Joan of Arc (character in Saint Joan)
linked to: Joan of Arc
languageOfWork English
literaryPeriod modernist drama
nationalityInFiction French
portraysTheme dependence on charismatic leadership
political legitimacy
weakness of conventional authority
relationshipToJoan beneficiary of Joan’s victories
patron
roleInWork future King of France
heir to the French throne
settingContext Hundred Years’ War (as depicted in Saint Joan)
linked to: Hundred Years' War
titleInWork Dauphin of France
King Charles VII of France
workPremiereYear 1923

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