Other examples of Grandmother Fa’s knowledge of traditional beliefs are evident in “Honor To Us All.” Grandmother Fa’s verse explains how an apple will grant Mulan serenity, a pendant will give her balance, and jade will bring her beauty. Also, Grandmother Fa reiterates the cricket’s luck and jokes how with Cri-Kee “even [Mulan] can’t blow it.” Another example of Grandmother Fa’s comic relief is when she disagrees with the Matchmaker’s initial impression of Mulan, “Who spit in her bean curd?” At the end of the film, Mulan’s parents are happy to have her back home and are less concerned with her being the perfect bride. In regards to Mulan’s war achievements, Grandmother Fa dismisses them and circles back to the question of Mulan finding a
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For example, she starts the film’s narrative with an ancient, oral story about how Maui stole the heart of Te Fiti. She gets carried away with the drama, and her voice booms over the children about “inescapable death.” Tui comes in to soothe the children’s fears, but Moana is the only child who is enthralled by the legend—foreshadowing that she will be the one to deliver Maui. Gramma Tala possesses a no filter way of talking like Grandmother Fa. Another time that Gramma Tala is nonchalant about a serious event is when Moana washes up on the shore after almost drowning. Gramma Tala glances at the aftermath of the failed boat ride and suggests, “Whatever just happened, blame it on the pig.” She reaches for her Moana’s foot with her cane. As she inspects Moana’s injuries, Moana inquires if she will tell Tui. Gramma Tala boldly replies, “I’m his mom. I don’t have to tell him anything.” Both of her responses center on keeping the truth from Tui, and the reason for that is because Gramma Tala knows that Moana is meant to travel the seas. It is her destiny, but most importantly, it is who Moana is deep down. That fact is what drives Gramma Tala to actively encourage Moana to go to the ocean despite her father’s protests. During the “Where You Are” montage, Moana’s parents relentless usher Moana away from the ocean. Once Moana escapes and joins her, Gramma Tala goes against what everyone else has been telling her about being content on the island. Gramma Tala imparts this wisdom on
For example, she starts the film’s narrative with an ancient, oral story about how Maui stole the heart of Te Fiti. She gets carried away with the drama, and her voice booms over the children about “inescapable death.” Tui comes in to soothe the children’s fears, but Moana is the only child who is enthralled by the legend—foreshadowing that she will be the one to deliver Maui. Gramma Tala possesses a no filter way of talking like Grandmother Fa. Another time that Gramma Tala is nonchalant about a serious event is when Moana washes up on the shore after almost drowning. Gramma Tala glances at the aftermath of the failed boat ride and suggests, “Whatever just happened, blame it on the pig.” She reaches for her Moana’s foot with her cane. As she inspects Moana’s injuries, Moana inquires if she will tell Tui. Gramma Tala boldly replies, “I’m his mom. I don’t have to tell him anything.” Both of her responses center on keeping the truth from Tui, and the reason for that is because Gramma Tala knows that Moana is meant to travel the seas. It is her destiny, but most importantly, it is who Moana is deep down. That fact is what drives Gramma Tala to actively encourage Moana to go to the ocean despite her father’s protests. During the “Where You Are” montage, Moana’s parents relentless usher Moana away from the ocean. Once Moana escapes and joins her, Gramma Tala goes against what everyone else has been telling her about being content on the island. Gramma Tala imparts this wisdom on