Messages and Values Homework for XP

Representation of gender in CTHD and MULAN


1. What were the values held about the role of women in Chinese Patriarchal Society?


2. How do the directors educate the audience about how women should behave in Ancient China?

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MULAN:


3. Did Jen follow society’s expectations of women? Give evidence from the film.



4. Did Shu Lien follow society’s expectations of women? Give evidence from the film.



5. Did Jade follow society’s expectations of women? Give evidence from the film.



6. Did Mulan follow society’s expectations of women? Give evidence from the film.



7. How are the main female characters represented in CTHD?



8. How are the main female characters represented in MULAN?


9. What message do you think the director of CTHD is relaying to the audience about the treatment of women in Ancient China?



10. What message do you think the director of MULAN is relaying to the audience about the treatment of women in Ancient China?