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Later through the film, he becomes friends with Ping (who is Fa Mulan disguised as a man), after his life is saved. Shortly after, however, he finds out she is actually a woman, which is forbidden by the empire's law, punishable by death.
Li Shang.
Li Shang.
| Captain/General Li Shang | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Mulan |
| Children | Li Lonnie (Descendants) |
Thereof, is Mulan Genderfluid?
As an Asian American, yes, but also as a queer and trans person. Disney's "Mulan" is, however unintentionally, a queer narrative that explores both gender identity and sexual orientation. It is not, as it is often simplistically described, a story about a disempowered woman who becomes empowered by masculinity.
Then, is Mulan a true story?
The story of Hua Mulan is treated more as a legend than a historical person, and her name does not appear in Exemplary Women which is a compilation of biographies of women during the Northern Wei dynasty.
Mulan is a very consistent character. She's brave, determined, intelligent, adapts very easily and is a little unconventional. We also see her skills develop, as she goes from bumbling idiot to a soldier to be reckoned with.