Myths
Themes/Topics
Mulan/Aladdin
Critical Theories
Myth Lessons
100
In this myth, A king burned his throat by having the ability to turn everything he touched into gold
What is King Midas
100
This theme was almost always prominent in every myth. It consists of having the desire to have something/someone for themselves.
What is greed
100
This quality was shown in Mulan when she took the place of her father in the Chinese Army.
What is inner beauty
100
This critical theory is shown when Mulan fails her marriage evaluation and becomes a solider instead
What is gender roles
100
This issue presented in the myths of Atalanta and Pandora are easy to pick out in some Olympic events.
What is gender roles. - Sports like figure skating for men -ice hockey for women
200
In this myth, a woman was made as punishment to mankind
What is Prometheus & Pandora
200
This theme has been relevant in many modern films, such as The Hunger Games and Divergent
What is defying authority
200
Mulan's father used this subject as an analogy for her future.
What is a Cherry Blossom "Look this one's late, but when it blooms, I bet it will be the most beautiful of all." - Fa Zhou
200
This critical theory is often played by someone who is considered "higher" than the other. One may express authority in this theory.
What is Legal or Political Theory
200
This topic is said to lead to one's downfall. It was seen in Othello, Jason and The Golden Fleece, Mean Girls, ect.
What is the futility of revenge -Human nature; inevitable
300
In this myth, a young girl was raised by a "she bear" and was never acknowledged for her capabilities
What is Atalanta
300
This theme is often illustrated by a women looking into a mirrored skull. It illustrates excessive admiration of oneself.
What is vanity
300
How did Mulan end up defeating Shan Yu? (leader of Han Army)
What is finding yourself. Mulan found a balance between being a lady and a solider and used both to her advantage.
300
This critical theory was addressed when Abu couldn't resist his temptation to touch the red ruby
What is Psychological Theory
300
The myth of The Judgement of Paris reveals this idea about human nature.
What is shallowness, vanity -Human nature=selfish desires -inner beauty vs. outer appearance
400
In this myth, Hera took it upon her own to help out this man, which ended up backfiring in the end
What is Jason and the Golden Fleece
400
This theme adresses the idea of acting before thinking.
What is impulsive behavior or impulsive vs. rationality
400
This character pretended to tell Prince Ali that she needed talk to him at the end of the movie. The lamp was then taken.
What is Iago
400
This critical theory will almost always be present in society. It has been an issue for centuries, although it has significantly improved.
What is Race Theory
400
This issues that are addressed in the myths can be seen in many of these types of places. (Name atleast 4)
What is the work place -highschool -sports teams -political stances -army -college -clubs/organizations
500
In this myth, as time went on the generations seemed to gradually become worse and even more pitiful, leading to their own self-destruction.
What is The Ages of Man
500
This theme was driven by an apple that read "To The Fairest." It showed the difference between two qualities.
What is inner beauty vs. outer appearance
500
What disney character(s) are almost always briefly shown in all Disney movies? *HINT* - It was when the Sultan was playing with his toys
What is Beauty & The Beast
500
This critical theory was expressed in punishment to mankind by release of societal evils
What is gender roles
500
Old-age problems in our society are reoccurring and often overlooked.Because of this, human nature is considered as this.
What is the selfish desire and lack of renovation -No one wants to think about others; rather focused on their OWN problems - We see the problem and never acknowledge it, we simply try to cover it up (EX: The Civil Rights Era, Wars)
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