C.church minister. 227 likes. Besides her voice, she also said that she loved to read, a perfect combination for a storyteller or a praise poet. Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] Support by quoting from the story. Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. 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+ Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. What is the narrative style used by the writer? Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). This confidence is more noticeable in the last two paragraphs of the story. 4.refer to the paragraphIt was a Monday afternoon Quote six consecutive words from the text to prove that the following is false. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? endstream 4:Refer to the story as a whole 2 do you think the activity contributed to her growth? We see this once again when a boy from Port Elizabeth proposed his love to her. 3.what is the setting of the story. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. identify the figure of speech in this line. How is isolation a theme in this short story? 2.How event or events agree to the title. Why did the narrator think the good-looking boy (Sizwe) She is thoroughly excited to read her first poem to him, and when a red rooster across loudly flaps its wings and squawks, she knows exactly what its saying- its agreeing with her, too.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'litbug_com-banner-1','ezslot_6',161,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-litbug_com-banner-1-0'); The story is narrated entirely in the past tense, giving the readers the impression that the narrator is recounting her experience, remembering all the incidents that brought her to the present. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. Gcina Mhlophe. Brand new Book. These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. 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. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. 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. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 5. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? 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 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.. 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. 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. 1.) Father fikeni pays for speaker education. 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). Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story This is another example of an insecurity formed by the comments of others. Is this effective comparison explain. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. 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. Characters 1. b). 4 . Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. 2.who in this story treated her respect? )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. Support your answer. What is the purpose of singing the praise songs for the most high in the particular land ???? 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. hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. >>] Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf Causing such a stir Hi Dermot please help here. Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. 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. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. 6. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. /Subtype /Image Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. Discuss. 2. 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. It is a short story told in first-person narrative. No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. does the girl go into a relationship with the boy from school. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. 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. 3 . 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 other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. 1 what does the cock symbolise? In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. Why ? It suggests the choir was very good at singing. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. 3. A) eager to join the choir b). She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . B) why the narrator runs to her room Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? Thanks for the comment MPHO. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? Paperback. 19 0 obj Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. 5. I have a question. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. 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 She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. As expected, there is an uproar, but she and the boy end up becoming quite good friends. What do you think made her feel like being baptized? It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. Can u help me with the following. 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. may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? 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. 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. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. 7. 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. 7. give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: what is the comparison in this figure of speech? I only came across one other figure of speech. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. Hi Dermot 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. 3. I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. 4. State whether the following statement is true or false the speaker was from a poor family support your answer. One of the themes in this short story is self discovery The narrator is worried about her self . /ColorSpace 18 0 R 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. 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? 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. D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? Do you agree? Explain the mataphor in paragraph 4(.. And set the whole school on fire). 3. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. 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. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. 2:explain why the following statement is false She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. Possible by three things. explain the comparison in this speech. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. 2 Her first boyfriend Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. 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. 3. 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. What is the turning point of the narrators life? 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. The narrator is worried about her self-image even going as far as describing her hair as being like dry grass in winter. Which is an unflattering way to describe ones hair. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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 .. His eyes flashings. However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. Hello. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 4.0,`
3p H.Hi@A> She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. This only comes at the end of the story. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. Discuss. The church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. I dont really know if there is a part two for the story. discuss your answer. 2. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Thanks for the comment Tanvi. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. 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. 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Was Gcina mhlophe a pessimist or an optimist kind of person? This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. 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. He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. This statement by the narrator is a stark contrast to the girl who did not have enough confidence to accept a boy or stay in the choir- it marks her breaking free from judgement and developing her own character. The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. 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. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. 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. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. The theme of self-love has been prevalent throughout the story, beginning with the complete lack thereof. Life and career. 3 wht is narattor opinion abt bulelwa substantiate u answr with reference, 1. She carries on with her life, studying well, especially to please her sister who is paying for her education. /Type /XObject 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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. 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. Condition: New. 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.. 4.which scene do you think represents the climax of the strory? In the beginning, the narrator says firmly I hated myself. But at the end, she writes her own poem for the first time and loves how it comes out. So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? 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. /N 3 Discuss this theme, Four things the narrator did not like about herself at this stage, What does the narrator mean by I felt baptized, Mention any two outstanding qualities that are unique to the narrators character in her studies, How the author origins shaped her destiny, One of the themes in the short story is self discovery , can u discuss how is the theme relevant to the story, 1.who called him Cira C) happy to join the choir 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? Her influence on the nation. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. D.praise poet. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? The Fur Coat by Sean O'Faolain8. The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. explain the comparison in this figure of speech. 6. quote four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. What did he see in her? She reads a lot. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. The second quote is a metaphor. 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. Please. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? Thanks for the comment Christinah. 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. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? /Interpolate true 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. However the poem is about a woman giving birth. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Extract 1 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Your help will be much appreciated. A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. 1. 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