I have a speech in french class about a famous person in france what would be more interesting for american students?? Jeanne D'Arc or Voltaire or someone else
2007-10-11 04:37:59 · 5 answers · asked by yassine 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Both are good choices. Jeanne does have a tragic story that most Americans know at least something about, but I like Voltaire. With Voltaire you could talk about his book "Candide". Many Americans can relate to the sarcasm in this cynical satire.
I also like Voltaire's quote, "If God did not exist, we would need to invent Him."
Another choice might be the Marquis de Lafayette. Good Luck.
2007-10-11 04:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Spreedog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Voltaire is incredible and although most students know something about Joan, not that many know who Voltaire was and the importance of him in his time. Read Candide
2007-10-11 07:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voltaire.
2007-10-11 05:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by zombi86 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joan of Arc would be more interesting to students because hers was a life (and death) of action.
2007-10-11 04:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by noname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
joan of arc
2007-10-11 09:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by lavieenmauve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋