中美电影中花木兰形象对比研究_英语论文  

The Comparative Study on Mulan’s Image in Chinese and American Hua Mulan

摘要

不同的文化是每个国家独有的瑰宝，生活的点点滴滴构成了文化的异同。由于中美文化的异同，两国电影中的花木兰形象呈现出了各自的文化特点。受集体主义，忠孝观念和男权主义的影响，中国版的木兰善良英勇，含蓄隐忍；而受个人主义，女性意识，平等主义的影响，美国版的木兰则显得大胆活泼，追求自我。

本课题通过对比分析中美电影中花木兰形象的异同，阐述造成这些异同的文化原因。不同的文化模式构建了中美花木兰各自独特的形象，这一形象从不同层面影响着现代女性。

关键词：花木兰；中国；美国；文化异同；女性

Abstract

Different cultures are the treasures of different countries; every single point in life constitutes similarities and differences between cultures. Because of different cultures, Hua Mulan’s images in Chinese and American films are different. Being influenced by the ideas of collectivism, filial piety, loyalty and masculinity, Mulan in Chinese Hua Mulan is brave and kind, but also implicit and forborne. While her role in American Hua Mulan tends to be more active and daring, sometimes a little crazy, eager to achieve self-realization as a result of individualism, feminism and egalitarianism in America.

By comparing and analyzing the differences and similarities between Hua Mulan’s images in Chinese and American Hua Mulan, this study will elaborate the cultural reasons. It is the different cultural modes that construct Chinese and American Hua Mulan’s unique images which affect modern women from diverse aspects. 

Key words: Hua Mulan; China; America; similarities and differences between cultures; women

Contents

Abstract i

摘 要 1

1.Introduction 2

1.1 Legend of Chinese Hua Mulan 2

1.2 Chinese Hua Mulan 6

1.3 American Hua Mulan 6

2. The Similarities and Differences between Hua Mulan’s Images in Chinese Hua Mulan and American Hua Mulan 7

2.1 The Similarities between Hua Mulan’s Images 7

2.1.1 Filial Piety to their Fathers 7

2.1.2 Loyalty to their Superiors 7

2.1.3 Heroic Spirit 8

2.1.4 Kindness and Smartness 9

2.2 The Differences between Hua Mulan’s Images 10

2.2.1 Different Character Features 10

2.2.2 Different Expectation from Family 10

2.2.3 Different Reasons for Joining the Army 11

2.2.4 Different Ideas about National Interests and Self-Realization 11

2.2.5 Different Ending 12

3. Cultural Causes of Hua Mulan’s Image Similarities and Differences 13

3.1 Cultural Causes of Hua Mulan’s Image Similarities 13

3.1.1Cultural causes of Filial Piety and Loyalty 13

3.1.2 Cultural Causes of Heroic Spirit 13

3.1.3 Cultural Causes of Kindness and Smartness 14

3.2 Cultural Causes of Hua Mulan’s Image Differences 15

3.2.1 Feudalism Doctrine vs Capitalism Democracy 15

3.2.2 Collectivism vs Individualism 15

3.2.3 Masculinity vs Femininity 17

3.2.4 Sense of Hierarchy vs Sense of Egalitarianism 17

4. Hua Mulan’s Influence on Modern Female 19

4.1 Pursue Equality 19

4.2 Seek for Loyalty and Filial Piety 20

4.3 Rebel against Doctrines 21

4.4 Value Noble Morals 22

5. Conclusion 23

Bibliography 24

Acknowledgements 25