<< It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. 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. C.church minister. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. Hello Dermot While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. 5. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. What had set the whole school on fire. 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. ' 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]. _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. 3.) Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. 2. Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? What is the theme? Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. It suggests the choir was very good at singing. 5 . To regain her composure and confidence. /BitsPerComponent 8 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? Refer to the following: B.community elders. Hello. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. Thanks for the comment Thabiso. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. His eyes flashings. 2. It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator, The word baptized in the context of the story,means to: The narrator is worried about her self . What is the purpose of singing the praise songs for the most high in the particular land ???? b). Different in characteristics of child and mother. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? /Subtype /Image B) too ugly to join the choir Why does the protagonist join the church choir A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? 1. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Support by quoting from the story. As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? At least in the eyes of the speaker. 1.Self Discovery 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. Meaning of the following idiomatic What does that mean? Thanks for the comment Christinah. B.initiate someone into a new experience or situation 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. A praise poet. The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. The speaker was from the poor family. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. She is not following anyones lead. Paperback. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 2 do you think the activity contributed to her growth? 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. He played rugby and was proposing love to the narrator (Gcina) endobj 2.Self Actualization Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. This confidence is more noticeable in the last two paragraphs of the story. Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. /Length 2612 The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house She carries on with her life, studying well, especially to please her sister who is paying for her education. 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. I don think the speaker is from a poor family. For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. Why does father Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? To what she became now. 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). Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. 3.Talent development. This would mean the feeling has been long-term, and the lack of confidence has morphed into insecurity, which stems far deeper. Sizwe. 3. Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? Do you agree? 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. Gcina Mhlophe. Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. 3. 4. This may be important as for the first time in the story the narrator is beginning to not only change but have more confidence in herself. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt February 16, 2020. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. a). 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. Hi..please help me to answer this questions. She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. 3 . 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. It might be an effective comparison. Her sister has the money to pay for her education. explain your answer how. Can u explain why she approves her physical features and has a smile that wouldnt leave her face ? 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. 448K subscribers Dr Gcina Mhlophe, is an award-winning poet, writer and an activist who has played a remarkable role in spreading the activism in reading and writing. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? Besides her voice, she also said that she loved to read, a perfect combination for a storyteller or a praise poet. 2. /Filter /FlateDecode 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 theme, mood, tone of the story? What does that expression mean? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Life and career. 2.who in this story treated her respect? In which point of view is the story narrated? The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? I need help. It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. 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+ 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. 201092 The title is apt, for this story follows the narrator through defining moments in her life. >>] Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. She reads a lot. Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. stream 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. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. Your email address will not be published. Our Story Magic. How is isolation a theme in this short story? 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. And can you pleas help me identify some of the other figure of speech in this short story that i might not be aware of. Explain? Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. McManus, Dermot. It is a short story told in first-person narrative. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. 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. 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. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. what is the high point (climax? 5.Each person must follow his or her dreams no matter what obstacles life may place in their path,do you think Gcina followed her dreams? Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. 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. She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. The second quote is a metaphor. You will find some that refer to the use of figures of speech. 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. Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. Can u please analyse the title of this story? She sees hope for the first time in her life. 1 what does the cock symbolise? 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. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. To be independent of others. Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. Thanks for the comment Victor. (line 2-4 Ive never hadtheir first babe. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. 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. 2.How event or events agree to the title. by. Justify the statement Was Gcina mhlophe a pessimist or an optimist kind of person? K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. Some girls were force to be my part time friends. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? We see this once again when a boy from Port Elizabeth proposed his love to her. What causes this trait? 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. 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. Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. 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. discuss your answer. He indicates that while the Transforming Moments | Summary Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 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. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Im not sure. But she thinks the church minister likes her, for he insists that it is resonant, and encourages her to join the church choir instead. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. Gcina Mhlophe regards herself as "one of the masses" (Perkins 1998:81), by which she means, using their own jargon, the urban and rural black . There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. 2.what is the genre of the story Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. 2. Hi can h help me plz Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? 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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Why is this statement false. This is a hint that it will play a larger role later in the story. Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. She was in awe of what was happening. 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. Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? 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. 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). The Question is.. Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. 3.Read the sentence..I left. 2. I have a question. Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? z3iJ/& She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? The winter sun.as we were 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. We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. 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. Your email address will not be published. Thanks for the comment Tanvi. Something that is noticeable a little later on in the story. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING - YouTube 0:00 / 14:55 TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING Mrs OMG - Extraordinary English 1.62K subscribers. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? She really doesnt know her own identity. With the driving factor most likely being the acceptance that the narrator felt not only with Father Fikeni but with those in the village too. /Length 5294 Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. I need help guys what do the words that simply collected trophies imply about school choir.? The book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. 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. Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? Is the setting an important aspect of the story? 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 . What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. Language: English. in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. It is possible that Mhlophe is suggesting that the narrator has the ability to appreciate talent. One of the narrators talent is singing and she becomes a valued member of school choir, 2 choose one word to complete Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? 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. 3 wht is narattor opinion abt bulelwa substantiate u answr with reference, 1. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. 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 might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. characters of the story ? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. % 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 4. Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. 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. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. I would be glad if you can assist me. Cant you also analyse poems for us? So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. 1. The destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. Can u help me with the following. She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. 4.discuss the effect of the simile the narrator uses to describe her feeling about about writing her first poem, Can I ask what are their role in this story, Explain why the statement is False The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. 3.states the benefits that the narrators love for reading has in her life. 2. Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. mention two points 3. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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