Joan of Arc was influenced early on by visions and voices that she believed were of saints and angels, shaping her strong faith and sense of purpose. Growing up during the Hundred Years' War, she felt a deep calling to support the French cause against English domination. Her upbringing in a devout Catholic family instilled values of courage and sacrifice. Additionally, her interactions with local military leaders significantly shaped her belief in her divine mission to lead France to victory, leading her to become a symbol of national pride and religious devotion.