AcknowledgementsThis thesis would not have been completed without numerous people’s invaluable help and support
To whom, I would like to take this opportunity to show my heart-felt gratitude
First, I am especially grateful to my supervisor, Miss
Zhao Zhilan
She has offered me constructive and helps me complete this thesis, from the initial draft to the final paper
Besides, I extend my thanks to Professor Li Qiang and every teacher who has helped me with useful suggestions and comments
My immense thanks also go to my friends who supported me with their help
Finally, I would like to express my warmest gratitude to my family for their unconditional love and support
AbstractThe legendary story of Hua Mulan was known well by Chinese people
Hua Mulan disguised herself as a man, in order to