4 . Significance of geography book in these short story. Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. Mhlophe seems to be a fantastic writer and I am curious to know more about her, and which of her work is being studied above. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Hi, whats the name of the book that is contained this short story including other stories like-Villages people, The New Tribe, The Dolls House, A chip of Glass Ruby, Next Door, The Fur Coat and The Last Breath. In 2018, Mhlophe began work on developing the Gcina Mhlophe Memory House, which will be a museum dedicated to storytelling and oral history in South Durban. Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. 5. 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. The reason being, she thinks she is ugly- with hard-to-manage hair, clothes which are not as nice as the others, knobby knees, and big feet. 2. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. 3.states the benefits that the narrators love for reading has in her life. What is the turning point of the narrators life? Which is ironic because that is what is happening the narrator. The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. Hi D please answer these questions for me, 1 the write says to feel ..i feel baptised as a poet too critically evaluate the metaphor baptism and explain its relationship to the writers transforming moments. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? Narrated in the first person it becomes clear to the reader from the beginning of the story that Mhlophe may be exploring the theme of insecurity and confidence. Anx their personal traits Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. % In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. As expected, there is an uproar, but she and the boy end up becoming quite good friends. 2 summarise the reason the narrator calls some girls her part time friends. Can u explain why she approves her physical features and has a smile that wouldnt leave her face ? When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Paperback. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. She decides to cause a stir and accept the boys proposal- its the first time that she explores her own independence and steps out of the boundaries set by others. However the poem is about a woman giving birth. A1vjp zN6p\W pG@ The narrator is worried about her self-image even going as far as describing her hair as being like dry grass in winter. Which is an unflattering way to describe ones hair. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. /Filter /FlateDecode Manage Settings Hi Dermot The speaker was from the poor family. what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? It suggests the choir was very good at singing. His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? Discuss this theme, Four things the narrator did not like about herself at this stage, What does the narrator mean by I felt baptized, Mention any two outstanding qualities that are unique to the narrators character in her studies, How the author origins shaped her destiny, One of the themes in the short story is self discovery , can u discuss how is the theme relevant to the story, 1.who called him Cira She is joining the school choir in order top progress and she knows the praise poet can advance her to her dream of becoming a praise poet. Why does the protagonist join the church choir Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? 3.what is the setting of the story. B) too ugly to join the choir I need help guys what do the words that simply collected trophies imply about school choir.? The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. 3. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. The book can be found here. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. Gcina Mhlophe regards herself as "one of the masses" (Perkins 1998:81), by which she means, using their own jargon, the urban and rural black . Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. PLOT Opening : The narrator is academically successful and teachers are impressed with her Rising action : She has a poor self-image, refuses the advances of an attractive boy and experiences jealousy and hostility at the hands of other girls Climax : She is inspired when she sees and imbongi'sbrilliant performance Falling action : She realises she has found her vocation Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt What did he see in her? Thanks for the comment Christinah. Can u help me with the following. He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. State whether the following statement is true or false the speaker was from a poor family support your answer. ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7 X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. She is more confident than she has been throughout the story and is no longer concerned about others taunting her over her looks or the fact that she does not play on the sports field. A. under the black wattle tree B. at the far entrance in the girls' dormitory C. next to the sports field D. in her English class A The repeated thought that she is too ugly for him to like is an example of her view of herself being moulded by the rude comments of others. She sees hope for the first time in her life. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. It is also to be pointed out that Transforming Moments is rich in narration and description as opposed to dialogue. When Bulelwa stands by the narrator when the other girls tease the narrator about not liking boys. 1.In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent? She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. a). 5 . 7. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. Why is this statement false. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. She spends time with the ministers wife, watching her knit, and then is told by the minister that they had to go, much to her confusion. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. She reads a lot. Substantiate. I want a summary for Transforming Moments. She found the idea ridiculous, not because she didnt like him- quite the contrary, she found him good looking- but because she didnt believe he could like her. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf We may also assume that her insecurity about her appearance comes from others comments- it has diminished her ability to think for herself confidently, and her view of herself is swayed by those around her. In which point of view is the story narrated? 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi 1. 4.discuss the effect of the simile the narrator uses to describe her feeling about about writing her first poem, Can I ask what are their role in this story, Explain why the statement is False >> The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. It does not store any personal data. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. 18 0 obj 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. The Fur Coat by Sean O'Faolain8. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. (line 2-4 Ive never hadtheir first babe. 2.who in this story treated her respect? << Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? Discuss your view, 1 ) Discuss the effect of the simile the narrator uses to describe her feelings about writing her first poem : its like having ones first baby, 2 ) The Narrator is also , symbolically giving birth to a new version of herself .Discuss this statement with reference from the story. 4. The narrator is not treated as a special guest, but like a member of the family. She is pleased with it, and loves the way it sounds when she reads it out- for the first time, she loves the sound of her voice. She is thoroughly excited to read her first poem to him, and when a red rooster across loudly flaps its wings and squawks, she knows exactly what its saying- its agreeing with her, too.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'litbug_com-banner-1','ezslot_6',161,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-litbug_com-banner-1-0'); The story is narrated entirely in the past tense, giving the readers the impression that the narrator is recounting her experience, remembering all the incidents that brought her to the present. /Subtype /Image INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Life and career. What is the characteristics of Sizwe .If I write he is kind he became a good friend to the girl and did not tease about like others do and he wanted the girl to become her girlfriend. Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? This may be important as for the first time in the story the narrator is beginning to not only change but have more confidence in herself. It is possible that Mhlophe is using the cock to symbolise not only excitement (flapping wings) but also the fact that the narrator has found her voice. The 17 year old narrator feels unsure of herself quote 4 conservative words that suggest self doubts from paragraph line 3. What happened in the end, did the narrator date the guy from port Elizabeth? The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. mention two points 3 do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth, What is the conflict of Transforming Moments, How does the narrator develop from being shy and feeling sorry for herself, 1.using your own words explain why the following statement is false, The girl at the school approves of the rugby boys interested in the speaker, 2. earlier in the story the narrator was popular among some of her classmates.give a reason for her popularity. The destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . She also worked on the 2017 documentary and animated film Liyana , in which five orphaned children from Swaziland craft a collective fairytale, under Mhlophe's guidance, drawn from their . Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. If only to spite the other girls in her class. 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. The first quote is a simile. transforming knowledge of conquered peoples living in the very territory claimed by the Xhosa story-teller". Explain your answer. Can u please analyse the title of this story? She is hardly able to applaud after its over, because her mind is in a faraway place- she is imagining herself to grow up and become a praise poet, as well. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. discuss your view. c.immerse someone in water. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. Luckily, the church minister sees the potential in her voice and invites her to join the church choir. vl R l9bqf(FK.Nrt BD.B'Zj*vhu/rL;X5Tw7G>sA=sXX$o58rcV9P:q+Ytga^?Ft"]AO"U_.tr;FsF#-^rhsgEywOBMx{*Io idxvQPpNjKcU80c*AN*kK>_8eK./6@ )5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. The fact that she wants to share her work represents her improved confidence, and the cock flapping its wings and squawking symbolises excitement and hope for the future. briefly explain the mood during the climax It is a short story told in first-person narrative. Who is most influential in bringing about this change in the narrator, Why does the narrator describe her hair as the dry grass in winter. Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. 1. suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? 2. Narrated in the first person it becomes clear to the reader from the beginning of the story that Mhlophe may be exploring the theme of insecurity and confidence. identify the figure of speech in this line. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story Brand new Book. It is also possible that as the narrator finds it difficult to like herself she also finds it difficult to understand that somebody else might like her for who she is. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. /Width 1500 She really doesnt know her own identity. Thanks for the comment Tanvi. I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> The church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. He played rugby and was proposing love to the narrator (Gcina) The narrator is used to feeling excluded and being made fun of by the girls in her dormitory, and even the boys in her class. )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? 2. Can you help me with this question. We see this once again when a boy from Port Elizabeth proposed his love to her. Boys and girls may be separated. %PDF-1.4 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. endobj 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). I think she is from a poor family as she could not do her hair, she does not have nice school uniform and has used a plastic bag to carry her necessities when going with the minister. 4:Refer to the story as a whole What type of narration is used? And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. what is the high point (climax? Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa Narrated in the first person it becomes clear to the reader from the beginning of the story that Mhlophe may be exploring the theme of insecurity and confidence. The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. B.initiate someone into a new experience or situation Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. February 16, 2020. Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. 2. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. The narrators encounter with Father Fikeni may also be significant as through her engagement with him Mhlophe appears to be exploring the theme of acceptance. The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. 3.) Some critics might also suggest that the hidden independence which the narrator displayed earlier in the story is actually coming to the forefront as the story ends. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. /ColorSpace 18 0 R Hello Dermot what is the theme, mood, tone of the story? There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. C) happy to join the choir Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. Gcina Mhlophe is a South African actress, playwright, poet, director and activist. Is this an effective comparison? She mentions that she has never seen a woman praise poet, but she can be the first which directly relates to Mhlophes experiences in being one of the few woman storytellers in her area. To regain her composure and confidence. This statement by the narrator is a stark contrast to the girl who did not have enough confidence to accept a boy or stay in the choir- it marks her breaking free from judgement and developing her own character. .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%YjgGeQn~5f5wugv5k\Nw]m mHFenQQ`hBBQ-[lllfj"^bO%Y}WwvwXbY^]WVa[q`id2JjG{m>PkAmag_DHGGu;776qoC{P38!9-?|gK9w~B:Wt>^rUg9];}}_~imp}]/}.{^=}^?z8hc' 3 in your opinion, should people be responsible of judging themselves negatively at expenses of destiny , give your response relative to Gcinas journey of life. was crazy? 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? 3.Talent development. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. 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