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Compare Three Women from the Book Uppity Women - Fall 2009 |, Papers of World History

Compare three women from the book Uppity Women with three women from your life. Material Type: Paper; Class: World History; Subject: History; University: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; Term: Forever 1989;

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Student Name
Prof. Wadas
History 030
11/23/09
Uppity Women
Throughout the course of time, women have been explicitly involved in the
progression of civilization across the world. Whether it is the women pharaohs of
ancient Egypt, to the queen emperors of lost central American cultures, to the female
politicians of today's world, women have always been known to make an impact on the
world whenever the opportunity presented itself. In Vicki Leon's Uppity Women of
Medieval Times, Leon assess the life accomplishments of many women from a time
period that lasted no longer than a few centuries. I will be examining the lives of Joan of
Arc, Louise Labe, and Queen Sonduk, as told by Leon in her book. I will also compare
these three women to three influential women in my life: my two sisters, Name and
Name, and my teammate, Name.
First, I will examine the noteworthy Joan of Arc. Joan is known around the world
for her religious conquest of Orleans under the weak King Charles VII. Her majestic
aura helped her raise an army of 4000 enthusiastic troops. These troops were further
impressed by her willingness to not only go to battle with them, but also to lead them
with such ferocious strength and courage that it inspired them even more. She died with
relentless pride believing, even to her death, God and her role in her country's
deliverance. After reading the section on Joan of Arc, I was reminded of my oldest sister
Name. Name worked for a defense contracting company for three years or so straight
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Student Name Prof. Wadas History 030 11/23/

Uppity Women

Throughout the course of time, women have been explicitly involved in the progression of civilization across the world. Whether it is the women pharaohs of ancient Egypt, to the queen emperors of lost central American cultures, to the female politicians of today's world, women have always been known to make an impact on the world whenever the opportunity presented itself. In Vicki Leon's Uppity Women of Medieval Times, Leon assess the life accomplishments of many women from a time period that lasted no longer than a few centuries. I will be examining the lives of Joan of Arc, Louise Labe, and Queen Sonduk, as told by Leon in her book. I will also compare these three women to three influential women in my life: my two sisters, Name and Name, and my teammate, Name. First, I will examine the noteworthy Joan of Arc. Joan is known around the world for her religious conquest of Orleans under the weak King Charles VII. Her majestic aura helped her raise an army of 4000 enthusiastic troops. These troops were further impressed by her willingness to not only go to battle with them, but also to lead them with such ferocious strength and courage that it inspired them even more. She died with relentless pride believing, even to her death, God and her role in her country's deliverance. After reading the section on Joan of Arc, I was reminded of my oldest sister Name. Name worked for a defense contracting company for three years or so straight

out of college, but after sometime realized that she was not meant to be there. She realized she owed something to her country, and enlisted in the Marines a little over a year ago. Like Joan of Arc, she felt a strong duty to her country and did what she felt necessary by enlisting, even in a time of war that we are in now. She has always been a leader, as well. For example, in many of her stories from Marine boot camp, she always explains how several times she led her platoon through complicated terrain and obstacles at night and other situations. Even as early as a freshman high school, she was named captain of the varsity soccer team. These qualities of duty to her country and leadership are what drive a strong comparison between my sister, Name, and Joan of Arc. The next woman that caught my attention was Louise Labe. Labe strongly believed that women could learn or do anything, a wild concept for her time. Labe wrote in a letter to a friend that women should strive to be better than men to demonstrate how men have wronged them in the past. Labe also was proficient in martial arts, archery, and even jousting. She even dawned a suit of armor and fought for her countrymen 300 miles away from her home. She also was in search of love as much as anything else. These characteristics of Louise Labe draw a striking comparison to my other older sister, Name. Name has always been a very intellectual person to the point that she has become a high school history teacher. She endlessly intrigued by the latest discoveries and watches things such as the History Channel religiously. She is also well-rounded as she is a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do, excels at many sports, and even plays the piano. Also like Labe, and my other sister Name, she is enlisting in the Air Force to serve and protect her country, as she sees it is her duty. And just like Labe, my