Textual Accuracy
What was different in the timeline between Ode to Mulan vs. Mulan 1998 version?
Ode to Mulan - 12 years away
Mulan 1998 - unknown, but less than a few years
What was the timeframe of the Ode to Mulan, and why does the cartoon fail to be historically accurate?
300 - 500 CE
Because of anachronistic inventions
Tea was in Mulan 1998. Is this anachronistic or historically accurate?
Anachronistic - it was used for medicinal purposes until 618 CE
Who was Shang-Li in the 1998 Cartoon? How the character a problem to the original text?
The romantic interest. Mulan had no romantic love interest in the Ballad
What is a ballad / ode
a song
In Mulan 1998 she had a "little brother." Provide all reasons why this is textually inaccurate
Ode to Mulan there was two sisters and a younger brother
What was the tribe she was from?
Does the movie show any connections?
Northern Wei Dynasty (300 CE - 500 CE )
Xianbei
Fireworks were involved in Mulan 1998. Is this correct for the timeline?
No - fireworks were popualr by 618 CE
Why does Mulan go to war?
What is Mulan doing in the beginning of the Ballad
Weaving
How were the true gender reveal of Mulan different in both versions?
Mulan 1998 - she was discovered due to an injury
Ode to Mulan - she changed into woman clothes when she returned home
Who were the enemies of Northern Wei China? Is it the same or different in Mulan 1998
The Rourans. Different, because of the Huns were the enemies.
Mulan 1998 - Mulan is seen praying to ancestors. Is this historically accurate or anachronistic ?
Anachronistic - ancestral worship ended in 221 BCE
What type of film is Mulan 1998
A cartoon / animation.
Musical
Who was part of Mulan's family?
Mother / Father / Two sisters / younger brother
What was one theme that was DIFFERENT in both versions?
1. Confucian theme - fiel piety
2. Internal transformation - only 1998 cartoon labeled this
The Confucian Theme of Fiel Piety is this historically accurate for 300 - 500 CE?
Yes - Confucianism was founded by 600 BCE
Make up was used in for the makeover of Mualn 1998. Accurate or Anachronistic?
Accurate - 206 BCE
Who is the dragon that helps guide Mulan
Mushu
Mulan went where for her equipment
East Market, West Market, North Market, South Market
Who were the enemies in EACH version.
Ode to Mulan - Rourans
The Xianbei society believed women could be in military and political power. Was that a norm in the 1998 Mulan?
No - in Mulan women were only for traditional roles.
Forbidden City - 1300 CE
Original text - Splendid Hall
Mulan goes to war and defeats the Huns, what happens at the end
She goes home
What does the Khan offer Mulan
An official ranking