LITE 102 WORLD LITERATURE

Literature of China
Guide questions to analyzing Mulan
1. Take note of the traditions/practices that were included in the movie.
2. What issues are tackled in the movie?
3. In Mulans community, how are women expected to behave? What does one need to know and
have in order to be considered an ideal woman? Why?
4. How are men expected to behave? What does a man need to know and have in order to be
considered an ideal? In which part of the movie these traits are mentioned? Explain your
answers.
5. Are the expectations similar for women and men in your community? What is similar and what
is different?
6. Do you think these expectations are fair? Should men and women be treated the same, or is it
good to treat them differently in some ways?
7. Mulan escapes from her family to take the place of her father in the army. Why doesnt Mulans
father go after her and bring her back?
8. Explain the following quotations from the movie:
a. A single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man can make the difference between victory
and defeat.
b. You may look like a bride, but you will never bring your family honour.
c. I know my place. It is time you learned yours.