explain the comparison in this speech. What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. Is this an effective comparison? Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? It does not store any personal data. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. 4. Thanks for the comment Nsina. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. Explain? Can u please analyse the title of this story? 1.) The story revolves around her. She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? Cant you also analyse poems for us? Thanks for the comment MPHO. E) Issolation is one of the theme of the story discuss this in the context of the story, How is the theme of transformation explored in the story as a whole. Justify the statement 6. quote four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker. The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice Boys and girls may be separated. b). Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 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. 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. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. 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. When Bulelwa stands by the narrator when the other girls tease the narrator about not liking boys. Thanks for the comment Pinky. She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. 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). In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . I need help. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. 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. 2.who in this story treated her respect? Explain your answer. was crazy? 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 .. Sizwe. 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. 4why she feels this way. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. When the speaker says protestations means 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. 7. The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. How is the narrators friendship with Bulelwa relevant to the main theme of this story? Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. 3. 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. This can be seen with her intense statement of I hated myself. Mhlophe employs imagery in the description of the narrators hair- dry grass. There is also a hint at the narrators financial status at the mention of her clothes being not as good as the others.. 4. 3.Read the sentence..I left. The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. 4 . She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? /Subtype /Image I want a summary for Transforming Moments. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. Our Story Magic. 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. The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? 3. It is also to be pointed out that Transforming Moments is rich in narration and description as opposed to dialogue. D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. They thought he was too good for me,they claimed he was a city boy and should therefore go for a city girl. 20 0 obj 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 might be an effective comparison. 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. TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. 2. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK The destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. What is the turning point of the narrators life? There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. 1. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? by. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. 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. suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. 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 . /DecodeParms [null << 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I would need to read the story again to answer your question. The book can be found here. Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. 19 0 obj Who is the main character? Gcina Mhlophe. Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. B) why the narrator runs to her room How is isolation a theme in this short story? Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. 2.what is the genre of the story 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. 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? 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. ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. =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. What happened in the end, did the narrator date the guy from port Elizabeth? Can you help me with this question. Gcina Mhlophe. Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? What do you think made her feel like being baptized? In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. Why do you think it was wrong to kick out the narrator from the choir. Could you please name these moments , Identify the figure of speech and the effectiveness of that figure of speech of this line he had chosen an unsuitable girl and set the whole school on fire. /Length 2612 What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. 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. What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? explain the comparison in this figure of speech. The narrator is not reliant on the opinions of the boys in her class and she also reads books that are not on her curriculum. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. 3. The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. Thanks for the comment Christinah. The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her, Do you think the narrotor admires the boy from Port Elizabeth? Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. 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. z3iJ/& may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. 3 The church Minister Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? 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. The cock flapping his wings and crowing at the narrator may also have some symbolic significance. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. The other girls have already turned their nose up at her, for they think he can do far better. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 1. 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 . 23 0 obj endobj Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni She reads a lot. Kicked out of the school choir Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. 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. 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. What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). Support by quoting from the story. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. 2. /Alternate /DeviceRGB Possible by three things. 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? Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I only came across one other figure of speech. Explain what this means? A praise poet. She is being reborn. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 7. 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. What causes this trait? identify the figure of speech in this line. Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. Different in characteristics of child and mother. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ 22 0 obj The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. /Length 5294 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. 3. 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. Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. It centers around an unnamed narrator- a seventeen-year-old girl in high school- and her journey to self-love, confidence and finding her identity. She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. Thanks. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. 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. It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. /Interpolate true what is the comparison in this figure of speech? 1) explain briefly why the narrator attends this specific meeting? Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. 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. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. /N 3 Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. a). 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. 2. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. The book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 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+ sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life Transforming moments only appeals to girls. 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. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 5. He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. Thanks for the comment ODA. Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. What kind of narrator does the story use? 5 . 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. And this I was forever buried in my books? a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful Why do the speaker refers to herself as miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. 1.Self Discovery 3. when the speaker says protestations what does she mean? They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? However the poem is about a woman giving birth. She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. This would mean the feeling has been long-term, and the lack of confidence has morphed into insecurity, which stems far deeper. hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? 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. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . The girls didnt approve of the relationship. 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? Thanks for the comment Victor. She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. He indicates that while the Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. 2 Her first boyfriend Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . 1 what does the cock symbolise? Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). (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 ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. The speaker was from the poor family. Characters 1. 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. However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. 2:explain why the following statement is false If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. In which point of view is the story narrated? The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 3.climax of the story. 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