Mulan Reaction Paper by Raihana Ribo

Raihana D.
Ribo Grade 12 - Plato
December 15, 2022
Mulan
A 2020 American action drama movie called Mulan was made by Walt Disney
Pictures. With reference to the Chinese folktale " The Ballad of Mulan " it is a realistic
version of Disney's animated film of the same name from 1998. Yifei Liu plays the lead
role in the movie, with Donnie Yen, Tzi Ma, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson A, Ron Yuan, Gong
Li, and Jet Li serving as his co-stars. The screenplay was written by Rick Jaffa,
Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek, and Elizabeth Martin, and it is coordinated by Niki Caro.
The Disney version departs from the narrative because it seeks self - worth,
feminism, and romance rather than focusing on the details of the legend. This leads to
several historical mistakes and renders Asian cultures interchangeable as "others."
Mulan is referred to as a feature film that combines a comedy, an action movie,
and a musical. Stories like Mulan imply that people of races other than whites have less
right to a life of luxury and privilege and that non - white heroines are more likely to
settle for modest goals. Mulan is an example of stereotyping against both race and
gender. The relationship between the father and daughter is usually always very strong
in Disney animated flicks.
Mulan is one of the earliest Walt Disney animated films that, despite not being
entirely true to the legend, depicts a young woman who will stop at nothing to prove her
worth and how she overcame gender stereotypes to defend and save her father from
battle. This animated film not only demonstrates a brave, determined woman, but also
how a strong, independent woman can be productive without the assistance of a man.
Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an acclaimed warrior, disguises herself as a
man to replace her sick father during a universal conscription to combat the Rouran
army in Imperial China.
As a young woman, Mulan is required to meet with a matchmaker to demonstrate
her suitability as a prospective bride. Mulan tries to pour tea for the middleman
because she is bothered, but a bug sparks a frenzy that destroys the pot, and the
middleman insults her in front of her family.
The general characteristics of Chinese philosophy, such as humanistic,
aesthetic, and agnostic, are evident in Mulan. The focus of speculation in both
Humanity and Chinese literature is on men. Man is not viewed from the perspective of
divine nature, but rather in his social, political, and societal milieu. The Wise Man
should cultivate music, poetry, history, manifestations of the human experience, and
specialties.
Men in the context of Mulan are warriors, aggressors, and defenders, with their
levelheadedness and seriousness directly limited to ladies' emotionality, just as Mulan's
father explains to Mulan why she can't go to war, instinct and detachment rather than
Women, who previously couldn't go to war nor rule the nation because they didn't have
the capability to rule. Be reflected in aesthetics, and the right attitude must be felt in the
heart. Chinese philosophy is very aware of symbols and their use in ritual. Just as
Mulan brought dignity to her family and the Phoenix symbolized rebirth. Because it
means so much to offer honor to your ruler, your family, your community, and your
country just as Mulan battled for her homeland, providing honor to China, honor is very
important in Chinese or Confucian culture. In China, symbols are commonplace; each
home has a shrine dedicated to the ancestors of that family, who are frequently
worshipped to. In the same way that Mulan's father prayed to his ancestors to protect
the family, they are also believed to do the same.
Additionally, in Agnostic, customs and traditions serve as conduct guidelines. In
the end, we must be satisfied with what is most likely the case, just as Mulan was when
she met the matchmaker, who stated that a bride should be "quiet, collected, graceful,
and disciplined." Women required to uphold the moral standards of society: a young girl
should obey her father, a wife should obey her husband, and a widow should
concentrate on raising her children.
In conclusion, As a result of Mulan's constant efforts to support her father, I have
come to the opinion that she is a role model for young women. In order to save her
father, she was willing to risk her life. Mulan is a little more realistic than other of the
Disney princesses, she does not live in a castle, and she prioritizes herself and her
family. I would suggest Mulan to everyone looking for virtue. In addition, it serves as a
starting place for students learning the fundamentals of Chinese philosophy.

Directed By Niki Caro
Written By Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek, Elizabeth Martin
Produced By Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Jason Reed Based on
Disney's Mulan by Robert D. San Souci, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik,
Raymond Singer, Eugenia Bostwick-Singer
Ballad of Mulan by Guo Maoqian
Starring - Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Gong Li, Jet Li
Cinematography - Mandy Walker
Edited by - David Coulson
Music by Harry Gregson-Williams
Production companies - Walt Disney Pictures, Jason T. Reed Productions, Good Fear
Productions
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release dates: March 9, 2020 (Dolby Theatre), September 4, 2020 (United States)
Running time: 115 minutes
Country : United States
Language: English
Cast:
Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Gong Li, Jet Li, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Tzi Ma, Rosalind
Chao, Cheng Pei Pei, Xana Tang, Ron Yuan, Jun Yu, Chen Tang, Doua Moua, Jimmy
Wong, Nelson Lee, Hoon Lee, Crystal Rao, Elena Askin, Vincent Feng, RJ O’Young,
Roger Yuan, Jenson Cheng, Arka Das, Ming - Na Wen, Jen Sung, King Lau,
Zhaidarbek Kunguzhinov, Gary Young, Wolf Chen, Owen Kwong, Jo Lo, Heidi Chen,
Michael Chun Long Yip, Peter Qi, Jia Yang, Dante Pang, Young - H Lee, Elizabeth
Shang, Mary Wong, Audrey Chan, Jasmin Zhou, K. Y. Chan, David Lim

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Raihana D.

Ribo Grade 12 - Plato

December 15, 2022

several historical mistakes and renders Asian cultures interchangeable as "others."

Mulan is referred to as a feature film that combines a comedy, an action movie,

in Disney animated flicks.

Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an acclaimed warrior, disguises herself as a

army in Imperial China.

As a young woman, Mulan is required to meet with a matchmaker to demonstrate

middleman insults her in front of her family.

The general characteristics of Chinese philosophy, such as humanistic,

levelheadedness and seriousness directly limited to ladies' emotionality, just as Mulan's

important in Chinese or Confucian culture. In China, symbols are commonplace; each

the family, they are also believed to do the same.

Additionally, in Agnostic, customs and traditions serve as conduct guidelines. In

concentrate on raising her children.

In conclusion, As a result of Mulan's constant efforts to support her father, I have

starting place for students learning the fundamentals of Chinese philosophy.

Written By Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek, Elizabeth Martin

Produced By Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Jason Reed Based on

Raymond Singer, Eugenia Bostwick-Singer

Ballad of Mulan by Guo Maoqian

Cinematography - Mandy Walker

Edited by - David Coulson

Music by Harry Gregson-Williams

Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Running time: 115 minutes

Country : United States

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