This was a lovely article! It was just as much fun reading as it was probably was writing for you. I think those songs are more refreshing and admirable.Īlthough I love Mulan, I wish Reflection showed more of what Mulan wishes she could accomplish without being so whiny about what she didn't. Tiana feels passionately about her restaurant and is singing about when she got it and how she will build on it more, Pocahontas is singing about her adventures and goes down the path or excitement like she wants, and Elsa is singing about finally getting her first taste of freedom instead of her procrastination with going after it, and you can see the passion and thirst for knowledge about Elsa's capabilities within her. These girls are taking action and doing what they love and hope for instead of just saying, "When will my dream come true? I guess I'll go for it.tomorrow, or the day after, whichever." Like I feel Reflection and Part of your world exhibit. I think these are more the reasons Disney princess songs like Almost there, Just around the River Bend, and Let it go are some of my favorites. I don't like hearing either of these girls whining, let alone in a song that tries making the audience feel sorry for them. Just like Reflection, Part of your world is whiny, self-pitying, and Ariel acts like everybody else is wrong and at fault except for herself. These reasons are also why I dislike Part of your world. I love Lea Salonga's voice, but it was showcased in a whiny and bitter song. The extended version is even more whiny and it drags on for no reason. Acting like NOBODY sees who she is and that everybody else is in the wrong about her and she's in the right. Leftthetrain Very nice analysis! Reflection is actually one of the only things I dislike about Mulan, personally. Well, that about wraps things up! Thanks so much for reading! Adios! I'll bet that you either a) are going to listen to the extended song right now or b) already have, haha. :) You may want to check out my link song analysis of "If You Can Dream" from a while back. Look at me I will never pass for a perfect bride Or a perfect daughter Can it be I'm not meant to play this part Now I see That if I were truly to be myself I would break my family's heart Who is that girl I see Staring straight back at me Why is my reflection someone I don't know Somehow I cannot hide who I am, though I. Mostly just emphasis on her desire to be herself no detectable bitternessĪnd there you have it! I hope you enjoyed reading this, as I had a ton of fun writing it. Bitter about these aforementioned wishes Emphasis on wanting personal freedom from society's wishes So, let's quickly compare and contrast the two. She's sick and tired of pretending to be someone she's not. Here, though, Mulan seems bitter about the fact that society has set these expectations on her.
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However, in the movie version, she seems mostly disappointed that her efforts to fit in don't work, and she hopes that she'll be able to make her family proud someday. What makes the extended version and movie version similar is the fact that Mulan obviously wants to be herself. Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for more on Mulan and other Disney franchises.This excerpt makes my point much more clear. When rabbits run together, you cannot tell their gender, just that they are capable of keeping up with the other.ĭid you catch these nods to Mulan? The movie is currently available for Premier Access on Disney+ until November and will join the Disney+ library in December. The lines refer to one of Mulan’s messages of equality between genders.
The he-hare's feet go hop and skip,The she-hare's eyes are muddled and fuddled.Two hares running side by side close to the ground,How can they tell if I am he or she?
Its a reference to an excerpt from the ancient poem. She comes in and talks about how she thinks one is a male and a female. During the introduction to adult Mulan, she can be seen on her horse with a pair of rabbits. The folk legend dates back to the fifth to sixth century CE. One way it does this is by references from the story both Disney versions derive from: The Ballad of Mulan. In an interview with the 26-year-old star hugot singer, Moira said she isn’t worried that people will compare her version with Christina Aguilera and fellow. (Image credit: (Disney)) Bonus: A Reference From The Ballad Of MulanĢ020’s Mulan doesn’t only reference the ‘90s version, it also made an added effort to make the movie more authentically Chinese. Disney chose Filipina singer Moira Dela Torre to sing the Philippines’ version of Reflection, which is the theme song of the live-action movie Mulan.
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