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. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story 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 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. identify the figure of speech in this line. 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. What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Explain your answer. 2. Why is this statement false. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. Just as a pregnancy can have its difficulties and then the sense of relief when the child is born. Transforming moments only appeals to girls. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. I would agree with you. INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. /Length 2612 Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. Gcina Mhlophe. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. Which is ironic because that is what is happening the narrator. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. D.praise poet. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. Further, she has not found her identity yet in the beginning of the story, and often lets her actions and feelings mould itself according to the opinions of others. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. State whether the following statement is true or false the speaker was from a poor family support your answer. She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? 4. Why did the narrator think the good-looking boy (Sizwe) Clear rating. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 24 October 1958), also known as Gcina Mhlophe, is a South African anti-apartheid activist, actress, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author.. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in South Africa, and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males.She does her work through charismatic performances, working to . An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. 1. Gcina Mhlophe. She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? She has never heard of a woman praise poet, but she is sure she can be the first one, and she knows Father Fikeni would agree. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. 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. Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? It is as they are as new as a new born baby. 7. a). Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. She really doesnt know her own identity. Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. Thanks for the comment Christinah. Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. 4:Refer to the story as a whole Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? 18 0 obj give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: It is also to be pointed out that Transforming Moments is rich in narration and description as opposed to dialogue. Anx their personal traits 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi Id like to ask for help in the following questions . To regain her composure and confidence. It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. Why ? 2. 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. Extract 1 whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? 24-October-1958. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. It is a short story told in first-person narrative. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? 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. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. Gender: female. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. briefly explain the mood during the climax Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. 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. The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. 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. It may also be important that the narrator compares herself physically to how other girls look as this would again play on the theme of confidence or rather the lack of it. Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Why does the protagonist join the church choir Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? 23 0 obj The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". z3iJ/& And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? 2. 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. 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? >> 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. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. 4. It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. 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. 3.states the benefits that the narrators love for reading has in her life. Her influence on the nation. Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else It does not store any personal data. a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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. This confidence is more noticeable in the last two paragraphs of the story. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. 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. The story is about the narrator who changes from someone who has a low self-esteem to a confident female praise poet within a short space of time due to an encounter with a praise poet. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] Can u help me with the following. Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? b). % Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. 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 . In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. Hi Dermot please help here. The cock crowing in agreement suggests symbolically that the narrator is on the right path. >> 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. 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. /Type /XObject 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. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = Explain the mataphor in paragraph 4(.. And set the whole school on fire). Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. by. Kicked out of the school choir 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. 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pG@ 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. Explain what this means? We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. 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. What causes this trait? Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. was crazy? He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. May you please explain the plot development of Transforming Moments , including exposition, rising action , climax and resolution. We see this once again when a boy from Port Elizabeth proposed his love to her. 2.who in this story treated her respect? Explain how the conflict is resolved Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? b). When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. 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. The Question is.. In this fascinating 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. 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.. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. /Subtype /Image 3. Can u please analyse the title of this story? When the speaker says protestations means Because of her unconfident nature and habit of being too hard on herself, she immediately decides she must not be good at singing, and quits. Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. =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. Cant you also analyse poems for us? Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. He indicates that while the 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. Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? 4 . 227 likes. 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 narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. 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. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. (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. << 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. What did he see in her? Thanks for the comment Nsina. 201092 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. 22 0 obj Was Gcina mhlophe a pessimist or an optimist kind of person? 3. It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. 2. 3. She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Your email address will not be published. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. It is that moment that she truly loves herself. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. 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. Father fikeni pays for speaker education. 1. To be independent of others. Sizwe. The speaker was from the poor family. explain the comparison in this speech. 3 wht is narattor opinion abt bulelwa substantiate u answr with reference, 1. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? ' 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]. This is another example of an insecurity formed by the comments of others. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? what is the comparison in this figure of speech? /Length 5294 The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. She sees hope for the first time in her life. And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? Support your answer. 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. 3 . Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. 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. See additional later comments in this chapter ( pp. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 2612 And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. 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. Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. 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. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. What does that mean? The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? 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. I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. 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