Dragonkeeper Quotes

Throughout Dragonkeeper, Ping experiences several developments that shape her as a character and give meaning to the novel. Additionally, Mulan has also experienced such developments. Furthermore, these texts represent significant developments in characters through the utilisation of various techniques and as a result, these developments subsequently shape and highlight the themes and meanings of the text. Throughout the two texts, Dragonkeeper (2003) by Carole Wilkinson and Mulan (1998) by Disney, both Ping and Mulan experience significant developments that alter them from timid and dependant girls into strong and independent young women. Moreover, they also develop bravery and courage which highlight the themes of journeys and overcoming

Additionally, these developments highlight the theme of overcoming stereotypes. These developments are also depicted through the various uses of techniques throughout the film. Over the course of the film, Mulan is expected to be something that she is not. Mulan is believed to be useless and unworthy but when under the guise of her male alter-ego Mulan is finally accepted and is deemed worthy. When Ping defeated the evil Hun invaders this acted as a stimulant for Ping's development. This information is visible in the following quote where Mulan confronts Li Shang, “You said you trust Ping. Why is Mulan any different?” This quote reveals and demonstrates Ping’s significant development through its use of juxtaposition. Furthermore, this use of juxtaposition compares and contrasts Mulan’s separate identities and consequently highlights Mulan’s true character. By defeating the Hun invaders Mulan defeats the stereotypes that repress and defy her. As a result, Mulan develops a greater sense of self and is finally accepted for who she is. The quote also demonstrates how developments can shape meaning within the novel. Although Mulan was just a timid girl, she was able to defeat the malicious Hun invaders and save all of China. By defeating these invaders Mulan becomes more than the weak and useless girl, nothing more than an object. After doing so, Mulan overcomes these stereotypes and develops into the self-respective young woman. Therefore, texts can represent significant developments in characters through the use of several techniques such as juxtaposition. These developments then ultimately shape and highlight the theme of overcoming social expectations within the