Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. 1.In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent? FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. What did he see in her? I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? The narrator is worried about her self . What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? 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. Anx their personal traits I would be glad if you can assist me. What does that mean? 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. So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. 2 Her first boyfriend And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. Justify the statement How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? 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. All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? Father File I played an important role in the narrators 227 likes. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. Her sister has the money to pay for her education. She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? 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. Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. Discuss. 4 . discuss your answer. Hence, the way Father and Mrs. Fikeni do not single her out for special treatment, but rather include her as though she is one of them, makes her feel wanted and comfortable. She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. 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 .. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . 20 0 obj A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. It does not store any personal data. It is also to be pointed out that Transforming Moments is rich in narration and description as opposed to dialogue. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. stream She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. 4. The narrator is worried about her self- Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? 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. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. In which point of view is the story narrated? B) too ugly to join the choir He may have also noticed her timid nature and wanted to continue helping her build confidence and gain inspiration. )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? What is the theme? What does this tell us about the character? Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. /Filter /FlateDecode She sees hope for the first time in her life. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. 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. From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. 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. 18 0 obj Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . 3. Why ? I have a question. 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 >> The Question is.. Continue with Recommended Cookies. If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. 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. A.sprinkle someone with water One of the themes in this short story is self discovery ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7
X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 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. Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. 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: If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. Gcina Mhlophe. Possible by three things. 2. 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.. briefly explain the mood during the climax Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. 201092 Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? Village People by Bessie Head 7. She reads a lot. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. 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. 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Transforming Moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. characters of the story ? Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. Some girls were force to be my part time friends. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. This would mean the feeling has been long-term, and the lack of confidence has morphed into insecurity, which stems far deeper. Hi..please help me to answer this questions. Explain your answer. Meaning of the following idiomatic explain your answer how. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. Can you please also analyse The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta, Hi can you please review a short story called A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer, Hi can I get a summary for Next door by Kurt Vonnegut. D.praise poet. 6. Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? Is this an effective comparison? The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. /DecodeParms [null << .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. How is the narrators friendship with Bulelwa relevant to the main theme of this story? 3.what is the setting of the story. 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. He indicates that while the In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. ' 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]. 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 Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ Explain your answer, 4 What is the turning point in the narrators life, 5.Compare the openings paragraph with the last two paragraphs in order to show how much the narrator has changed, 1 What are the three special moment that happened to the narrator?? The narrator had been kicked off the school choir because her voice is too deep, and hence she decides she is not a good singer. 1.) 2. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. /Width 1500 transformation. 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 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. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. endobj Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. Life and career. 2.who in this story treated her respect? 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? 3.climax of the story. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). Gcina Mhlophe. Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. >>] 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. Support by quoting from the story. I need help. endstream She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. 1.In the opening paragraph the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter explain this comparison, and say what it tells us about her self_ image. This is another example of an insecurity formed by the comments of others. 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. In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent ? The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. Discuss the effectiveness of the title transforming moments. 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. 4.0,`
3p H.Hi@A> If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? Hello Dermot 3.Talent development. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Explain? in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? I would agree with you. Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! Of the story The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. Condition: New. Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. The book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. Can you help me with this question. Is this an effective comparison? I want a summary for Transforming Moments. 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. For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. Thanks for the comment Thabiso. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. Why do the speaker refers to herself as miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? A1vjp zN6p\W
pG@ The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. 4. 2. Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. 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 It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. 93-122). vl R
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)5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. 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. She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. /ColorSpace 18 0 R Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? February 16, 2020. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. 4why she feels this way. McManus, Dermot. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world Further, she has not found her identity yet in the beginning of the story, and often lets her actions and feelings mould itself according to the opinions of others. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. What is the turning point of the narrators life? Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. Which is ironic because that is what is happening the narrator. Your email address will not be published. There were many remarks too that I was ugly and did not have any fashionable clothes. 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). The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. What is the narrative style used by the writer? 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. In the opening paragraph the narrator describes her hair asdry grass in winter .Please explain this comparison, and say what it tells us about her self-image. Something that is noticeable a little later on in the story. 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. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? Im not sure. 7. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. What happened in the end, did the narrator date the guy from port Elizabeth? I would agree. 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. 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