The Gentleman from 1920Ī man dressed in clothing of the 1920s who appears in the epilogue. De Stogumber goes on to dedicate his life to serving the poor and advocating for religious tolerance. Initially, he has a passionate hatred of Joan, but after he witnesses her execution, he has a change of heart. John de Stogumber (the Chaplain)Īn English priest who acts as chaplain to the Cardinal of Winchester and the Earl of Warwick.

Though not nearly as concerned about Joan’s heresy against the Church as he pretends, he sees the value of paying lip service to this offense as a means of protecting his real interest: the continuation of the aristocratic entitlement that benefits him. Richard de Beauchamp, Earl of WarwickĪn English nobleman and Joan’s primary opponent on the English side of the war. He works with Warwick to ensure that Joan will be turned over to the English if she is captured. Peter Cauchon, Bishop of BeauvaisĬauchon is a Frenchman but is part of the Burgundian faction, which means he is allied to the English. The Inquisitor (Brother John Lemaitre)Ī French monk who plays a key role in Joan's trial. With Joan's help, Charles is crowned as Charles VII and goes on to become a good leader.

The Dauphin (Later King Charles VII of France)Ĭharles is the expected heir to the French throne (hence the title 'Dauphin'), but at the start of the play, he has not been officially crowned and has been declared illegitimate. She is born the daughter of a humble farmer, but, inspired by divine visions, she becomes an important military leader who plays a decisive role in the 100 Years' War.

Saint john by george bernard shaw