I'll Make a Man Out of You
- World Cultures → Cultural Competence → Chinese Culture
- English → Figure of Speech → Metaphor
- Language Arts → Literary Devices → Dramatic Irony
Mulan starts with her training camp as nothing impressive, but she knows she needs to live the part of her new identity, so she showcases her tenacity and capability to be the best.
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Discussion Questions
- What does Li Shang mean by "man"?
- How is this an example of metaphor? What is being compared?
- Why is “making men” important in times of war? What’s the real message behind the metaphor?
- How is this metaphor also ironic? What kind of irony is on display?
Standards
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