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Mulan Monomyth Analysis
I agree that Mulan is a great example of the monomyth. It has many of the archetypes mentioned in the Hero's Journey. It also follows the plot analyzed in the monomyth. However, I don't necessarily agree that the main herald is the discovery that Mulan is a woman. In my opinion, the main herald in her father being called off to war, considering that is what first made Mulan leave her realm of comfort. It is true that the dishonor of being discovered does factor in as a herald later in the film, along with her duty to her county, to tell her to go warn the soldiers that Shan Yu is still alive. Though, that is just my opinion and I did enjoy your opposing point of view. It made me look at Mulan's motivation in a new
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