These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. When Bulelwa stands by the narrator when the other girls tease the narrator about not liking boys. 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. Sizwe. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. (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. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. The title is apt, for this story follows the narrator through defining moments in her life. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. 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. Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. 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 . 2. She sees hope for the first time in her life. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. A praise poet. Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. What does that expression mean? She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. 1) explain briefly why the narrator attends this specific meeting? xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ To be independent of others. Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. I don think the speaker is from a poor family. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend .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' 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? She develops - changes. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. transformation. "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? 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. The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. 6. quote four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker. No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Refresh and try again. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? 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. Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else Your email address will not be published. It was mentioned that the narrators classmates used to do their schoolwork too late, what does this imply about how the narrators classmates treat their schoolwork? (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? 1. D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house 3. For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. briefly explain the mood during the climax >> The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. endobj Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. Brand new Book. identify the figure of speech in this line. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. explain the comparison in this speech. 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. This is another example of an insecurity formed by the comments of others. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. Hi Dermot can you help me with this question what is the setting of this story and did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her. She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. 2.what is the most important social condition of the story The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. 3. Is this an effective comparison? What causes this trait? Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. In light of the above extract,put yourself in the shoes of the narrator and write a diary entry expressing your feelings about the whole situation (Especially the reaction of everybody towards this relationship). Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? 4.0,`
3p H.Hi@A> Justify the statement If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. 24-October-1958. He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. Father fikeni pays for speaker education. 4.which scene do you think represents the climax of the strory? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). McManus, Dermot. Gcina Mhlophe. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. 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. 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 church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. 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. Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. 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. Hello Dermot << I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. 4. Of the story 2612 does the girl go into a relationship with the boy from school. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. vl R
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)5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. In the opening paragraph of the story the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter . Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Substantiate. Support your answer. As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. 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 Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. B) why the narrator runs to her room 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? The 17 year old narrator feels unsure of herself quote 4 conservative words that suggest self doubts from paragraph line 3. Is the speaker a round or a flat character? She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. 1. /Filter /FlateDecode Father File I played an important role in the narrators The strong looking short stick that the praise poet uses may be symbolism for strength. c.immerse someone in water. She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? It is a short story told in first-person narrative. 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+ He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. >> And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. discuss your view. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. endstream The cock crowing in agreement suggests symbolically that the narrator is on the right path. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. The fact that the other girls in the school tease the narrator about her looks (and boys) may also be significant as she is being isolated by her peers due to how she looks and feels about boys. /DecodeParms [null << What is the theme? The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker 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. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. Thanks for the comment Nsina. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". b). Why is this statement false. She was in awe of what was happening. If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. 3 . Thanks for the comment Lungisani. Explain your answer. a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ Why does father Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? 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. When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. What is the lesson of the story? 3 wht is narattor opinion abt bulelwa substantiate u answr with reference, 1. 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? 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. Discuss. If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document << (The winter sunas we were.) 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. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? She reads a lot. Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. What does she mean by I used to describe it as dry grass in winter?, Where exactly and what happened for the narrator to change her mindset and what was the guy who played rugby that the narrator loved. The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. The narrator is not treated as a special guest, but like a member of the family. by. Why does the protagonist join the church choir Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? 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. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. ' Zk! $l$T4QOt"y\b)AI&NI$R$)TIj"]&=&!:dGrY@^O$ _%?P(&OJEBN9J@y@yCR
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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. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? Explain your answer. A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. Paperback. 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. What does the narrator means when she says (im forever buried in my books). It suggests the choir was very good at singing. 2. To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? B.community elders. What does that mean? We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? If only to spite the other girls in her class. What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? mention two points 2. Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? endobj See additional later comments in this chapter ( pp. 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. ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? 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 2 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. 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. Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? what is the theme, mood, tone of the 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. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. Many girls looked the way when I walked past or towards them and many unkind remarks were whispered behind my back. Explain? He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. She really doesnt know her own identity. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. 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. Gender: female. She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. 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. 3 The church Minister 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 . 2. Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. Mhlophe may be doing so in order to be inclusive. What is the narrative style used by the writer? 5 . 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling What do you think made her feel like being baptized? Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. 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. 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. Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. 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. 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. 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? Thanks for the comment Christinah. 5.Discuss how the narrator changes during the cause of the story. (without a wordstaring at me.) 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? I have a question. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? Discuss. 6.explain why the following statement is false The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. The narrator said she has never had a baby but the feeling she was feeling after writing her first poem was too overwhelming for words and maybe it was how people feel when they have their first baby. A. Nosisa B. Mrs Fikeni C. Cira D. Gcina E. Bulelwa E The narrator's favourite place at school is. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. 2. Hi Dermot It is as they are as new as a new born baby. It does not store any personal data. 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. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story A) eager to join the choir I only came across one other figure of speech. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. Meaning of the following idiomatic What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. What are character traits and personal traits in the story ? z3iJ/& It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. 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. She reads a lot. Just as a person can go through a change when giving birth the narrator goes through three transforming moments or moments of change in the story. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. He indicates that while the 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. b). 3. when the speaker says protestations what does she mean? Hello. 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.tribal chief. I need help. Her sister has the money to pay for her education. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thanks for the comment Victor. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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