In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent ? 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. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. endstream These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 1. 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. Village People by Bessie Head 7. 4. 4 . A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. She develops - changes. B) too ugly to join the choir I need help. What is the theme? 2. She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Hello Dermot 2612 Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false This could be important as it suggests that despite the insecurity the narrator may feel due to her physical appearance when it comes to others and her academic endeavours she is quite free spirited. Describe the physical appearance of the narrator, Identify and explain the figure of speech present in the line ..-his eyes flashing this way and that, like he was on the alert for something.. Thanks for the comment Tanvi. It is that moment that she truly loves herself. What does that expression mean? explain your answer how. She carries on with her life, studying well, especially to please her sister who is paying for her education. 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? I don think the speaker is from a poor family. transforming knowledge of conquered peoples living in the very territory claimed by the Xhosa story-teller". This is another aspect that draws us closer to the character- we see every interaction and incident from purely her memory and perspective, which gives us a better understanding of her as a person. << Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). 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. /N 3 Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend Explain how the conflict is resolved Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. just perfect how does the story title of the story relate to the narrators achievements. Specifically, there was a girl named Bulelwa who had a lovely voice, and would stand by the narrator when other girls made fun of her for her lack of interest in boys. What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? By titling the play with the question, 'Have you seen Zandile?' she highlights that moment of rupture, rather than the action that occurs before and after it, signalling her 'reflective' stance. Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. 5. Others follow her around out of curiosity, too proud to actually ask what is going on, and she decides not to tell them unless she is directly asked. 5 . Was Gcina mhlophe a pessimist or an optimist kind of person? To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. 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. Why did the narrator think the good-looking boy (Sizwe) If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? characters of the story ? briefly explain the mood during the climax Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? 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. Thanks for the comment Thabiso. He indicates that while the The narrator then talks about how the girls in her dormitory make fun of her for not being interested in boys, and saying she doesnt even try to look good. Here we see the theme of social isolation she is often alone and excluded, even being the target of her classmates words. >> The story revolves around her. 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. 5.Each person must follow his or her dreams no matter what obstacles life may place in their path,do you think Gcina followed her dreams? =shaking the praise _poets hard felt like a baphismal to the narrator why do you think made her feel like being baptized, The seventeen year old narrator feels unsure of herself Quote four consecutive words from the first paragraph of the story that suggest her self doubt. Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. Gcina Mhlophe at Poetry Africa 2010 61,758 views Sep 12, 2011 677 Dislike Share Save Centre for Creative Arts 10.7K subscribers Gcina Mhlophe live at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre during. what are the main events in a story(plot), What is the rising and falling action of the story transforming moments, Compare Father Fikenis character with that of the choirmaster, The narrator grows in confidence as the story progresses, To feel the poets hot, sweaty hand holding mine I felt baptised as a poet too. 3 wht is narattor opinion abt bulelwa substantiate u answr with reference, 1. B.community elders. Discuss. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. Characters 1. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. /ColorSpace 18 0 R She was in awe of what was happening. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. 1. You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. Explain your answer. Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. (The winter sunas we were.) I would agree. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. What kind of narrator does the story use? The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta 5. -The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her But to-night there was a shudder in his blood; the face of Hyde sat heavy on his memory; he felt (what was rare with him) a nausea and 10 distaste of life; and in the gloom of his spirits, he seemed to read a menace in the flickering of the firelight on the polished cabinets and the uneasy starting of the shadow on the roof. A1vjp zN6p\W pG@ Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. endobj She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. Can You Please help With This Question..Is The Narrator an admirable character?Discuss Your view, Name two things that prevent the narrator from having miss Newham as his girlfriend. Helping her to regain her confidence. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. 3. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? But she thinks the church minister likes her, for he insists that it is resonant, and encourages her to join the church choir instead. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I never had a child,but the great feeling that swept over me was too overwhelming for words,maybe thats how people feel when they have their first babe.. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. Gcina Mhlophe. The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her, Do you think the narrotor admires the boy from Port Elizabeth? He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. b). There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. I would agree with you. Also the fact that the narrator wants to become a praise poet symbolically and literally suggests she has found something in her life that makes her feel confident about herself. 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. We may even wonder if this is borne from the experiences of Mhlophe herself, because of the authenticity and relatability with which the words are written. The story seems autobiographical and not fiction. 24-October-1958. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain 4.refer to the paragraphIt was a Monday afternoon Quote six consecutive words from the text to prove that the following is false. How is isolation a theme in this short story? Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. Substantiate. what is the comparison in this figure of speech? The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. 2. Condition: New. Brand new Book. As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? 6.explain why the following statement is false However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. 4why she feels this way. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? 5. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? And can you pleas help me identify some of the other figure of speech in this short story that i might not be aware of. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. What does that mean? Gender: female. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. I have a question. Clear rating. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Can u help me with the following. 2. If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? explain the comparison in this figure of speech. 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. 3.Read the sentence..I left. Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. 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. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. She sees hope for the first time in her life. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. Paperback. This is a hint that it will play a larger role later in the story. 22 0 obj 9,o>NXK^JCftw}u=w`_W8u{xtx{o+<0{{S~z8xCg{wRp`h2T@5A@K3C9SLz #GgVoO<9t(~{v?G?O>zO=zR{}o~~pg~x^o~?+dRw +=0Tz:xCOt#_{_`,"?q.W1:;ca.T("Y_Q69C7fo,,UNA+nd7kFWnKPZoFB*nf|Xo+5"zJrli23Ll'G70=+D>:,)g+ 2. What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. To regain her composure and confidence. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. Justify the statement What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . Explain your answer. /Height 1125 The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. 93-122). 2. Explain? If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. 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. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ 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. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. 3 . We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. /DecodeParms [null << >> Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. 4. 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. 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. Your help will be much appreciated. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? identify the figure of speech in this line. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? A praise poet. 1) explain briefly why the narrator attends this specific meeting? 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. 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. 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. 148-150 & fn35 ) on the way the Her sister has the money to pay for her education. endobj Do you agree? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 3. when the speaker says protestations what does she mean? 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? Cant you also analyse poems for us? Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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