Disney's Mulan is not based on a strictly true story. It takes inspiration from ancient Chinese folklore and tales but adds creative elements for entertainment purposes.
Yes, in the Disney version, Li Shang was in the original story. He was a major character who had a big influence on Mulan's story. He was the one who trained Mulan when she was disguised as a man in the army. He was also part of the romantic aspect of the story as Mulan fell in love with him while serving under his command.
The movie, Hua Mulan, was a story with a Chinese historical background, but it was made in the United States. It reflected the acceptance and integration of American culture with Chinese traditional culture, as well as the exchange and interaction between different cultures. The movie was about a young girl from China, Hua Mulan, who participated in a court struggle in order to repay her father's debt and finally defeated the enemy. The film emphasized the power and value of women by showing Hua Mulan's courage and wisdom, as well as her connection with traditional Chinese culture. At the same time, the film also explored the importance of cultural differences and communication by showing the image and values of women in American culture.
"Ode of Mulan" was a famous narrative poem in ancient China. It told the story of Hua Mulan joining the army on behalf of her father. The poem used Hua Mulan's personal experience as the material to show her bravery, strength and loyalty, and the bravery of the ancient Chinese army and the cruelty of war.
There were 11 sentences in the poem, which were divided into six parts: Early Departure from White Emperor City, Yellow Crane Tower, Spectacular Song of Climbing High, Ballad of Mount Lu, Recalling the Past at Nizhu, and Returning to the Capital. The first two lines of " Leaving White Emperor City Early " and " Yellow Crane Tower " became classics of Chinese culture.
"Ode of Mulan" had a high reputation and influence not only in China but also in the world. It was regarded as one of the treasures of ancient Chinese poetry. It was widely praised and adapted to become one of the cultural classics around the world.
The Mulan Song and the Mulan Poetry were both ancient Chinese literature works, and both contained the story of Mulan joining the army for her father. Although there were no direct similarities between the two, there were some similarities.
In Mulan's poem, Mulan had no elder brother because she inherited her father's throne after his death. However, she did not want to become a victim of political struggle, so she chose to join the army in her father's place and became a brave general.
There was a similar plot in the Mulan Song. The lyrics of the song described a girl who went to war in place of her parents. She did not have an elder brother, but under the love of her parents, she grew into a brave woman.
Although Mulan Song and Mulan Shi were different works, the plot and theme reflected some characteristics and problems of ancient Chinese society, and also expressed people's yearning for freedom, courage and kinship.
No. Disney is a family - friendly brand and they have not shown any signs of accepting lesbian fanfics. Their official stories follow a more traditional narrative in terms of relationships.
It's more of a legend than an entirely real story. Mulan's tale has been passed down through generations and may have elements based on real events or people, but it's likely embellished and fictionalized to some extent.
Mulan is not a 100% true story. It's a blend of folklore and creative interpretation. While it has roots in Chinese culture and may have some basis in history, many aspects have been embellished or fictionalized for entertainment purposes.