THE STORY OF MULAN
Mulan is a name that carries multiple meanings.It is the name of the magnolia flower in Chinese as well as a heroine who served in an all-male army in place of her old age father.The story of our heroine has captivated generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, and playwrights. It first appeared as a poem entitled The Song of Mulan, composed sometime between 420 and 589.When Mulan's father received an order to join the imperial army, the family worried, for although once a great warrior, he was now too old and ill to fight. To refuse the Khan's (ruler's) order, however, would bring dishonor and punishment upon the entire family. There was no question that Mulan's father had to go, for his only son, who might have served as a substitute, was much too young. Mulan, though, thought of another way. To protect her father and her family, Mulan herself decided to join the army in his place. Disguised as a man, she distinguished herself in battle as a brave warrior and a clever strategist.
Mulan is a name that carries multiple meanings.It is the name of the magnolia flower in Chinese as well as a heroine who served in an all-male army in place of her old age father.The story of our heroine has captivated generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, and playwrights. It first appeared as a poem entitled The Song of Mulan, composed sometime between 420 and 589.When Mulan's father received an order to join the imperial army, the family worried, for although once a great warrior, he was now too old and ill to fight. To refuse the Khan's (ruler's) order, however, would bring dishonor and punishment upon the entire family. There was no question that Mulan's father had to go, for his only son, who might have served as a substitute, was much too young. Mulan, though, thought of another way. To protect her father and her family, Mulan herself decided to join the army in his place. Disguised as a man, she distinguished herself in battle as a brave warrior and a clever strategist.
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