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The Legend of Mulan

By Wen & Yuxi

Themes in Mulan

  • Family
  • Equality in men and women
  • Break stereotype
  • Patriotism
  • Courage/Bravery
  • Honor

Educational Value

  • Learn about Chinese history in the North Wei Dynasty
  • Value system in China (controversial)
  • Mulan experienced conflicting values
  • between protecting her beloved father and obeying the rules of society which forbade women from serving as soldiers
  • Shows a girl going beyond the limitations set by her society

Class 3

Exploring Cultural factors

Activities:

Small Group Discussion

Multicultural literature and cultural products: why do they make certain adaptations in different cultures?

Class 1

Culture Study of the Poem

Introduction

Activity:

1. Research on the authenticity of the poem (e.g. geographical and social setting, values and beliefs, plots, and major conflicts).

2. Writing on posters: which part of the poem/story have impressed you most and the theme of the story

-Hua Mulan -a legendary woman warrior from the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420–589) of China

- Based on a story in Ballad of Mulan (Chinese: 木兰辞)

Translation in English

Class 2

Adaptation in different culture

Activity:

1. Research about different versions of the Mulan story (Disney animation movie, Chinese TV series, Chinese movie,American novels)

2. Presentation

Adaptation in different cultures

  • Disney Film "Mulan"
  • Chinese Film "Hua Mulan"

Original Poem

Chinese Film Hua Mulan

Reflection

  • Limited description of the war
  • Focused on Mulan's decision to replace her father and save him
  • The legend of a female hero and her decision to go back home after the war without accepting any rewards from the emperor
  • Heavy emphasis on the brutality of the war and Mulan's struggle in the army
  • A sad love story without the "happily ever after"
  • Equality in men and women
  • When teaching foreign literature (Ancient Chinese poem), the possible missing/distortion in translation
  • Getting students involved, educate them with critical thinking ability
  • Adaptations made when introduced to a new culture

Disney "Mulan"

Related Literature

  • Western cliche of Chinese look: Mulan's slanted eyes
  • A sidekick: Muxu the dragon (a fantasy character)
  • The transformation of Mulan in the army and become a real worrier
  • A romantic story for Mulan
  • A happy ending

The Woman Warrior-- Maxine Hong Kingston

The Legend of Mu Lan: A Heroine of Ancient China-- Victory Press

Throne of Jade-- Naomi Novik

Wild Orchid ("Once Upon A Time"series novel)-- Cameron Dokey

Deadpool Killustrated-- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

Rationale

Cultural Significance

--Important cultural background and historical factors

-- Hua Mulan's tale has been memorized and taught for educational purposes until now

-- Valued themes in Chinese culture and traditional Chinese society

Thank you~

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