Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-26225812-20150625072936/@comment-26159109-20151121223134

Edward Zachary Sunrose wrote: Eskaver wrote: Edward Zachary Sunrose wrote: I just want to point out that they've shown multiple interracial relationships on screen (Cora and Henry, Regina and Daniel, Regina and Robin, Arthur and Guinevere, Merlin and Nimue, Alice and Cyrus) and they've never made a fuss of it. In fact, it didn't even hit me until like... four days ago that Merlin and Nimue were an interracial couple.

So maybe the LGBT couple will be the same way? The only reason they've made such a big deal about this is because they've been asked about it. Repeatedly. And so they answer, and thus the media and fans are the ones who create this hullabaloo. One of the second thoughts that came to my mind was: "How many of them work out?" But then, I saw that that doesn't make sense. People make a big deal because it's sprt of relevant and they put it on themselves to advertise it.

'''As Farerb pointed out, they won't have Mulan say Aurora's name. Or even say her. We, online fans, know for a fact that Mulan is a lesbian. However, the general audience is met with ambiguity and just vagueness. '''Some people think that Mulan liked Phillip. Without reading the interviews, I would think that Mulan is bisexual. I mean I understand the value of dragging it out, but let's hope it's not too far. I mean Mulan was early season 2, Mulan's approach of Aurora was early season 3, and now Mulan has just been venting and it's early season 5. '''Worst of it is that Aurora should get a little closure to me. Just have Mulan tell her how much she values her or something. It's like Mulan dropped their friendship and went brooding ever since.''' I get that everyone wants it to be wrapped up in a neat little bow, and I'm sure the creators would like that, too. But sadly, that's how real life is sometimes. LGBT people fear pronouns if they're not out, and sometimes when a person (of any sexuality) feels heartbreak, they shut that person out.

I hardly think Eddie and Adam are masters of the human psyche and have therefore perfectly rendered a realistic character. What I do think is that they dropped the ball with Mulan and left a loose end that they can't quite repair just yet.

Either way, in real life many people don't get closure. So Mulan not getting any is perfectly realistic... Which is all too sad for a show about fairytales and hope. Here's the thing: It would've been fine if they had showed us Mulan struggling being a closeted gay woman in a society that not necessarily accepts gay people. However, they don't. They just do it ambiguous to have it both ways, they get the pat on their back from the media for "having" a gay character (the words gay/lesbian or confessing any homosexual feelings are practically taboo on the show so there really isn't any gay character on the show) and not offending any homophobic organizations or viewers.

In addition, this whole thing with Mulan not saying Aurora or Her is really offensive and not a very good example for gays. It's not something they should be proud of and announce it in interviews. They avoid answering millions of questions, this should have been one of them. I said it before - If they can't handle a sensitive topic like gay relationships then they shouldn't do it at all