She doesn't wish to become a man to see what it is like or for a change. When you see her make her decision to take her father's place in the army, she does so out of her love for him, valuing his life above hers. She begs for her father's life when Chi-Fu came to the village. She doesn't waste time pining about "will I ever find true love?" Indeed, we see that she has an attraction to Shang (as he was her husband in the legends,) but we see her uncomfortable and unsure of meeting the Match-maker. She also speaks her mind, even in a culture that does not allow such a thing. She is quick to act, like Eric (mermaid.) And she sacrifices herself for the sake of others, like Hercules. Mulan, in fact, has more in common with male Disney leads than the female Disney leads. And while she does share some traits among this list, she stands out because she does something that these do not. She isn't like Jasmine, who sits in luxury, waiting to be swept off her feet by Prince Charming, just like Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and almost any female character that Disney brings to life. She isn't like Ariel, who wants to be someone else. She doesn't want for herself, and she seeks to look deeper within herself to discover her inner being. She isn't counted among the Disney "princesses" line-up. For once, we have a strong female lead, or at the least, stronger than most of them. Mulan sticks out in my mind for this reason. I was impressed by this Disney film for so many reasons, too many to list here, but I will go on the record as saying that Mulan has got to be one of the best Disney female characters that ever saw production, in the midst of a colorful and artistic film, that will resonate in your memory.
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