Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. The winter sun.as we were /Length 2612 Support your answer. Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? 24-October-1958. endobj If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. Whether they built her confidence or broke it, we can see that each memory she recalls had an effect on her and built her to where she is today. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. After a while , i even stopped combing it , * explain the comparison in this figure of speech, 1 what do word that simply collected trophies imply about the school choir. 4 The Imbongi, how did gcina mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager, Does the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth please give a reason, 1:In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent . Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. Father fikeni pays for speaker education. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). 1.In the opening paragraph the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter explain this comparison, and say what it tells us about her self_ image. Of the story Your email address will not be published. The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? 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 Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? What did he see in her? If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. b). What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. It is possible that Mhlophe is suggesting that the narrator has the ability to appreciate talent. .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. Explain your answer, 4 What is the turning point in the narrators life, 5.Compare the openings paragraph with the last two paragraphs in order to show how much the narrator has changed, 1 What are the three special moment that happened to the narrator?? just perfect how does the story title of the story relate to the narrators achievements. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. 1. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? 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. She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. /Width 1500 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. Is this an effective comparison? /Type /XObject 3. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. Can u help me with the following. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> explain your answer how. the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni The story revolves around her. I would need to read the story again to answer your question. 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. Substantiate. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 1. 1. Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? 3. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. discuss your answer. If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? 1.) For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . 3.) Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. The cock crowing in agreement suggests symbolically that the narrator is on the right path. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. 3.Read the sentence..I left. 2. Can you please also analyse The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta, Hi can you please review a short story called A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer, Hi can I get a summary for Next door by Kurt Vonnegut. 19 0 obj She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? E6S2)212 "l+&Y4P%\%g|eTI (L 0_&l2E 9r9h xgIbifSb1+MxL0oE%YmhYh~S=zU&AYl/ $ZU m@O l^'lsk.+7o9V;?#I3eEKDd9i,UQ h6'~khu_ }9PIo= C#$n?z}[1 She develops - changes. Brand new Book. 5 . Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. 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. Thanks for the comment Christinah. A.tribal chief. 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. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. What is the narrative style used by the writer? Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? identify the figure of speech in this line. Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? endobj The narrator due to her insecurity couldnt imagine that a boy, particularly a good-looking boy, would be interested in her. Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. Discuss. Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. Explain your answer. May you please explain the plot development of Transforming Moments , including exposition, rising action , climax and resolution. What is the purpose of singing the praise songs for the most high in the particular land ???? It does not store any personal data. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ Give a reason for your answer, =How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village, =is the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs fikile, =in what is Imbongi These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? (It can be in ur own words), The background and setting, also how they relate to the themes, How these theme relate to the background and setting of the story, Did the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her. what is the high point (climax? To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. 2. What is the theme? 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 . .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%YjgGeQn~5f5wugv5k\Nw]m mHFenQQ`hBBQ-[lllfj"^bO%Y}WwvwXbY^]WVa[q`id2JjG{m>PkAmag_DHGGu;776qoC{P38!9-?|gK9w~B:Wt>^rUg9];}}_~imp}]/}.{^=}^?z8hc' She started her working life as a domestic worker, later working as a newsreader at the Press Trust and BBC Radio, then as a writer for Learn and Teach, a magazine for newly-literate people.. She began to get a sense of the demand for stories while in Chicago in 1988. Her appreciation at being treated like a member of a home rather than a special guest brings us back to the theme of social isolation. /Subtype /Image 3.Talent development. Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document What does that expression mean? And this I was forever buried in my books? Village People by Bessie Head 7. 6.explain why the following statement is false Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? In which point of view is the story narrated? Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. She is joining the school choir in order top progress and she knows the praise poet can advance her to her dream of becoming a praise poet. The narrator is not treated as a special guest, but like a member of the family. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. It is like an awakening of her identity- she has found something that suits her, and this instills an enormous amount of confidence in her. As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. I have a question. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? Can u explain why she approves her physical features and has a smile that wouldnt leave her face ? 2.who in this story treated her respect? 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. 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. Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? Luckily, the church minister sees the potential in her voice and invites her to join the church choir. 7. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 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. I want a summary for Transforming Moments. 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi Meaning of the following idiomatic The book can be found here. Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? C) happy to join the choir suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. /Interpolate true Your email address will not be published. And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? 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. How is isolation a theme in this short story? As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. Your email address will not be published. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. 3. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. Extract 1 By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. 1 what does the cock symbolise? Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. Is the speaker a round or a flat character? Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. Want to Read. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. Hi..please help me to answer this questions. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . I would agree. How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. 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. 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? The praise poet. She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. >>] Is this effective comparison explain. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. 3. 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. It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. His eyes flashings. Can you help me with this question. No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. What type of narration is used? After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. What does this tell us about the character? 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Im not sure. 227 likes. Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. >> I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. 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. Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. If you mean by visiting the praise poet then yes I do believe the narrator has grown as a person by looking at the praise poet in action. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. 4 . Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? B.community elders. In this retrospective collection, she shares her personal journey through the social and political landscapes of the 1980s, with its recollected moments of struggle and transformation along the way. 2 summarise the reason the narrator calls some girls her part time friends. Which suggests that the narrator is concerned about self-image. Paperback. The speaker was from the poor family. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? Hello Dermot Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. Is it true or false support your answer? 4. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic Please. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. 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