Mulan: Deconstructed

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In this episode, we'll be discussing Disney’s new Mulan movie. Today’s topics include the origins of Mulan’s story, where she came from, and the meaning of her name. We will also analyze the Mulan poem and examine whether or not the movie is a true reflection of it. We will go over some Chinese idioms you will see in the movie such as “four ounces can move a thousand pounds”, and “know your place”.