Both seated atop a statue, Mulan struggles with a decision about her future in perhaps the same way Persephone struggled with her powers.

In many cultures, haircuts symbolize transformation. Hair is often associated as an extension of one’s soul and identity, therefore, the cutting of hair holds significant meaning to a lot of societies.

In Mulan, Mulan is seen cutting her hair with a sword. Many fans think this is symbolical to her shedding off her identity to take a new one. (In the film, Mulan takes an identity of a man to join the army).