Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is opening a production centered around French saint Joan of Arc in which the titular warrior is depicted as 'gender non-binary.'
"Shakespeare did not write historically accurate plays. He took figures of the past to ask questions about the world around him. Our writers of today are doing no different, whether that’s looking at Ann Boleyn, Nell Gwynn, Emilia Bassano, Edward II or Joan of Arc."in the 15th century, claimed to have received messages and guidance from God that would help the French kingdom push back invading English forces.
Joan claimed to receive divine instruction through multiple visions of saints and angels. Her advice and leadership on the battlefield led the French to an unlikely victory and saved the country from the English.Joan is often depicted wearing men's clothing and armor for battle normally worn only by men.
However, the saint always referred to herself as a woman and insisted on being referred to as"Joan the Maiden."The Globe's statement continued,"History has provided countless and wonderful examples of Joan portrayed as a woman. This production is simply offering the possibility of another point of view.
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