This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. Many girls looked the way when I walked past or towards them and many unkind remarks were whispered behind my back. As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. 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. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character Something that is noticeable a little later on in the story. Her influence on the nation. can you please compare the first paragraph with the last two paragraphs to show how much the narrator has changed, Give the state of the story in Chronological occurrence, Why girls at school approve of the rugby boys interest in the speaker. Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. How is the narrators friendship with Bulelwa relevant to the main theme of this story? 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. Can u please analyse the title of this story? What did he see in her? endobj No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. McManus, Dermot. I only came across one other figure of speech. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? From the ease with which the words flow and the lack of elaboration or explanation as to why she feels this way about her looks, the readers may notice that she puts herself down almost naturally- as though she is used to doing so. does the girl go into a relationship with the boy from school. A. Nosisa B. Mrs Fikeni C. Cira D. Gcina E. Bulelwa E The narrator's favourite place at school is. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . 3.Read the sentence..I left. Helping her to regain her confidence. /N 3 discuss your answer. 5. With the driving factor most likely being the acceptance that the narrator felt not only with Father Fikeni but with those in the village too. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? stream What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. 4. Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. At the last sentence the narrator says Across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me, in agreement too. We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. What do you think made her feel like being baptized? 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. 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. 1 what does the cock symbolise? Mhlophe may be doing so in order to be inclusive. Paperback. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? 18 0 obj What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? Refresh and try again. 3.what is the setting of the story. 1.) You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. In which point of view is the story narrated? Is this an effective comparison? 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. Just to add on the above mentioned characters. Gcina Mhlophe speaks so little if anything about her family, especially her parents, the focus is on her and on how she became this successful author, poet and speaker that she is today. The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. 2. what is the high point (climax? The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. Who is the main character? [7A\SwBOK/X/_Q>QG[ `Aaac#*Z;8cq>[&IIMST`kh&45YYF9=X_,,S-,Y)YXmk]c}jc-v};]N"&1=xtv(}'{'IY) -rqr.d._xpUZMvm=+KG^WWbj>:>>>v}/avO8 D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. Identify the figure of speech in Stopped combing it, b.Explain the comparison in this figure of speech, I want the rising action about Transforming moments by Gcina Mhlope, What attracted the boy to like the narrator, Hello .. a). Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. Besides her being a good-natured and hard-working person, it is possible that Father Fikeni knew there would be a praise poet in town, and wanted to take the narrator along with him for the event. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? 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+ She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. Can u explain why she approves her physical features and has a smile that wouldnt leave her face ? Type of figure of speech They kicked her out choir, Meaning of set the whole school on fire according to the story, Well the boy didnt leave me alone but many girls did. 4:Refer to the story as a whole Theme of self discovery.if I write the girl has low self-esteem.father fikeni take the girl to the village where he met the praise poet and became motivated that she can also became a praise poet.then the girl write her first poem and read it allowed discover that her voice was not ugly but beautiful and started to love and accept her self.i am I wrong.if is out of 3 how many marks can I score. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. 1. 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling 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. /Interpolate true ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7 X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. Sizwe. Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! February 16, 2020. B) too ugly to join the choir (The winter sunas we were.) 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. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? 2 do you think the activity contributed to her growth? What type of narration is used? 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. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. characters of the story ? I need help. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. 201092 What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. Explain your answer. The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. discuss your view. Different in characteristics of child and mother. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 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 . The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? 1. Discuss. The Fur Coat by Sean O'Faolain8. explain your answer how. If only to spite the other girls in her class. (line 2-4 Ive never hadtheir first babe. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. What does that mean? Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. Characters 1. A.tribal chief. ' Zk! $l$T4QOt"y\b)AI&NI$R$)TIj"]&=&!:dGrY@^O$ _%?P(&OJEBN9J@y@yCR nXZOD}J}/G3k{%Ow_.'_!JQ@SVF=IEbbbb5Q%O@%!ByM:e0G7 e%e[(R0`3R46i^)*n*|"fLUomO0j&jajj.w_4zj=U45n4hZZZ^0Tf%9->=cXgN]. Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. I would agree with you. People were talking and discussing, and the narrator is not particularly interested until a tall man stands up- he commands the attention of everyone in the room. /Type /XObject Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Gender: female. 3. Hi Dermot please help here. 93-122). mention two points hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? 22 0 obj His eyes flashings. 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? The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. The narrator due to her insecurity couldnt imagine that a boy, particularly a good-looking boy, would be interested in her. It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. Which part in the story do you consider to be the climax? It is like an awakening of her identity- she has found something that suits her, and this instills an enormous amount of confidence in her. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? 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. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. Can you help me with this question. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. endobj Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend She reads a lot. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 4. The narrator is told by the school choir teacher that her voice is too deep, and she should either sing with the boys or leave. You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. The fact that the narrator wants to read her poem to Father Fikeni may also be of some importance as it suggests that the narrator has something to look forward to. When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. Thanks for the comment Thabiso. He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. /Length 2612 3. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. I need help guys what do the words that simply collected trophies imply about school choir.? Support by quoting from the story. 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. | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. Explain the mataphor in paragraph 4(.. And set the whole school on fire). Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. The 17 year old narrator feels unsure of herself quote 4 conservative words that suggest self doubts from paragraph line 3. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? 2. There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. Explain? She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. /Height 1125 Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . stream There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. Brand new Book. She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. Kicked out of the school choir 6. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. In the opening paragraph the narrator describes her hair asdry grass in winter .Please explain this comparison, and say what it tells us about her self-image. Significance of geography book in these short story. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? Id like to ask for help in the following questions . %PDF-1.4 1. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone.. Can you give me the names of the following people In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent ? Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. 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 . It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. So whenever the other girls are unprepared for an upcoming test, she teaches them the lesson disguised by a cough when the lights are out. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. -The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. 3.Talent development. She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. 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. 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