Why did Mulan serve in the military in her fathers place?

As Mulan thought of her father going to war, she knew he would likely die, and die in vain. But if he refused to go, he would be branded as being unpatriotic. Mulan’s brother was still too young to enlist, so Mulan made up her mind to disguise herself as a man, and take her father’s place in the army.

What did Mulan’s father do?

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Mulan/Father

Why was Mulan so bad?

The short explanation: the film abuses human rights, regurgitates current nationalistic myths, grossly appropriates one of China’s most beloved characters, and fails both Eastern and Western viewers alike. The most devastating part of “Mulan,” however, isn’t in the film itself—it’s in the credits.

Is Mulan a true life story?

Both the 1998 and 2020 versions of Mulan are based on a fictional tale. The short answer is: no, Mulan is not based on a true story. And yet, there’s still some impressive lore behind Mulan.

Did Mulan serve in the military?

Did Mulan have a brother or a sister? The Ballad of Mulan mentions that Mulan had a younger brother. According to The Complete Account of Extraordinary Mulan, Mulan was an only child, but her mother gave birth after Mulan joined the army. After her parents pass away, Mulan acts as a mother to her siblings.

What does Mulan’s dad say to her?

“The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter. I’ve missed you so,” Mulan’s father tells her.

What was Mulan’s father’s injury?

Thousands of years ago in ancient China, there lived a beautiful young woman named Mulan. She lived with her parents and a dog named Little Brother. Mulan’s father had once been a great warrior, but his leg had been injured in battle. As an only child, Mulan felt responsible for upholding the family honor.

What is the Mulan controversy?

The abundant controversies that had dogged “Mulan” over its gestation — false rumors that Disney was casting a white lead actress, calls for a boycott after its star expressed support for the Hong Kong police — had largely dissipated by Sept. 4, when the film arrived online.

What does Fa Mulan do to save her father?

Fa Mulan is a young girl who is willing to give up her life to save her father. She enters the army as a man named Ping. She faces the worst enemy China’s ever seen, the Hun leader Shan-Yu, who has an army willing to destroy anything in their path. She succeeds in fighting them and saves all of China.

How old was Mulan when she joined the Army?

Most retellings indicate that Mulan was a teenager. Only Fierce and Filial mentions her exact age—seventeen years old. Because she served for twelve years, she would have returned at the age of twenty-nine. Did Mulan have difficulty finding a husband before she joined the army? According to the legend, Mulan was exceedingly beautiful and talented.

What is it like to be a parent in ‘Mulan’?

While the character’s lines reflect a time in ancient China when customs and values may feel distant, the conflicting feelings of a parent — a desire to both shield and to set free — are universal, Ma told NBC Asian America. Yifei Liu, left and Tzi Ma in Disney’s ‘Mulan’. Jasin Boland / Disney

Was Mulan’s betrothal and marriage arranged?

In Mulan Joins the Army and Fierce and Filial, Mulan’s betrothal and marriage were arranged. (Although Mulan is recorded to have feelings for her fiancé in Fierce and Filial, there is a lack of romance in the modern sense.) Mulan and Yuandu discussing military plans in the 1939 film Mulan Joins the Army. ©1939 China United Productions.