Happy Halloween!!! (:
This
week I decided to talk about a “princess” that was worth fighting for her
country and willing to sacrifice her life for her family:
Fa Mulan (Was
she actually counted as a princess? WHO CARES XD)
I
remember my earliest costume when I was little was Mulan hahaha. If I could
find a picture I would but it was so long ago. Wait a minute…
There
you go hahaha wasn’t I cute?
Mulan, to me represents the brave side of all girls that can tell them that it’s okay
to be different and non-girly. She was trapped in a world
where she had to wear extravagant clothing and makeup in order for a random
lady to match her with a random man. She seems that all she wants to do is just be herself and be free to do what she wants rather than marry a man. I think she truly didn’t want that life as
she felt she let her family down more than herself. That’s another trait I saw
in her, she has a lot of respect and honor for
her family. I think it is natural in Asian families that you are to be
respectful to relatives and ancestors as we saw earlier in the film her father
was praying to the ancestors for Mulan.
I
saw her as one of the bravest girls I have ever seen in Disney movies. She was
willing to cut off that gorgeous hair and turn herself into a man for her
father’s health. In the movie one man from every family must serve in the army.
For the fact that her father was the only man in her family, he had no choice.
Mulan knew he couldn’t do this and that he would die. I mean wouldn’t you guys
risk your life for the sake of your family?
It amazes me that she was able to pull off being a boy for a long time. I wish I had the guts to be able to fight in the army. Physical work is not my best but Mulan was able to pull that off.
She also promoted self-respect, honor, and love for yourself and family. You don’t need a man to make you truly happy. I mean she did win the heart of Li Shang but it wasn’t realistically shown until the very end of the movie.
For someone who felt trapped in another world and be able to save an entire country from the Huns to me that’s a life changer. (We see that more in Mulan 2).
The music in this movie was even more awesome. I mean “Reflection” “Honor to us all” “True to your heart” by 98 DEGREES!!!! It can’t get better for 90s music hahaha.
Okay I need to get ready for Halloween hahaha I’m going as Belle (: really excited. Thanks for reading my blog guys I really enjoy analyzing these different personalities of characters. If you want to request a character personality let me know in the comments below (:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Nikki (:
I loved Mulan when I was little. I think she was my favorite cause she wasn't afraid to be one of the guys. I loved that she dared to be different and she was willing to everything for her family. I loved all the action in the movie too. This was definitely a great blog. It brought me back to my childhood. I think I'll watch it again soon! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHey Nikki,
ReplyDeleteI love this post on Mulan. I agree with your on how she promoted respect and honor. She also taught little kids that girls can do what the boy can too! I loved her when i was a kid, and her little dragon friend is super funny! Nice post.
One of the best Disney movies growing up! Love the fact how Disney changed up the ethnicity and having ASIAN characters in here! Songs in this movie was also great! In my opinion 2nd best to Lion King. Enjoy how your really into your characters you choose and your knowledge. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteHi Nikki!
ReplyDeleteI love Mulan too, I just saw Mulan 2 with my friend's daughter!
Reflection is one of my favorite Disney songs!!
I want you to analyze Ariel (my most favorite princess)!!!