... their skill whereas women are still constantly pressured and judged by society regarding physical qualities and how well they balance their personal life and work. As Miranda laments "The Dragon Lady, career-obsessed. Snow Queen drives away another Mr. Priestly" The close-ups on Miranda's make-up free face as she says this shows the audience a vulnerable, defenseless Miranda ... ...
... died upon meeting her eyes. The verb becomes more confident as does the creature grows bigger, turning into "looked at a ginger cat" and then finally "stared at a dragon". Medusa becomes increasingly aware of her power, and shows that she can exercise it at will, which puts the reader at unease. It is almost not possible for the ... ...
... their beauty, is interesting in that she recognizes that women were seen as immobile, passive, powerless creatures–much like picturesque flowers. By associating women with flowers such as the dragon's-mouth that will "bark" and "bite" she disrupts the tameness associated with botanicals and allows for a different way of perceiving the woman in her social construct. Lewis Carroll uses flowers ... ...
... outspokenness and hubris, which could cost her honour and the future of her family, given the restraints of Chinese culture. Mulan also achieves nearly everything on her own. Although Mushu (a dragon sent to help Mulan) provides her with self-confidence and companionship he is no fairy godmother. All these things argue that Mulan's character does subvert the traditional idea of a heroine ... ...
