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 NERFINISHED
basedOn Charles VII of France NERFINISHED
characterTrait indecisive
self‑doubting
timid
weak
conflictType internal conflict about kingship
creator George Bernard Shaw NERFINISHED
crownedAs King of France NERFINISHED
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) NERFINISHED
inspiredBy Joan of Arc (character in Saint Joan) NERFINISHED
languageOfWork English
literaryPeriod modernist drama
nationalityInFiction French
portraysTheme dependence on charismatic leadership
political legitimacy
weakness of conventional authority
relationshipToJoan beneficiary of Joan’s victories GENERATED
patron GENERATED
roleInWork future King of France
heir to the French throne
settingContext Hundred Years’ War (as depicted in Saint Joan) NERFINISHED
titleInWork Dauphin of France NERFINISHED
King Charles VII of France NERFINISHED
workPremiereYear 1923

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Adam Chanler-Berat role The Dauphin (Charles VII) in Saint Joan