3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa 2. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? 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. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. Different in characteristics of child and mother. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. How is isolation a theme in this short story? Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. There were many remarks too that I was ugly and did not have any fashionable clothes. What does that expression mean? The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. It is possible that Mhlophe is suggesting that the narrator has the ability to appreciate talent. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. It does not store any personal data. If only to spite the other girls in her class. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? What is the theme? 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Her influence on the nation. 4.which scene do you think represents the climax of the strory? Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? Thanks for the comment MPHO. Hello. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? c.immerse someone in water. So whenever the other girls are unprepared for an upcoming test, she teaches them the lesson disguised by a cough when the lights are out. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. To regain her composure and confidence. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? Cant you also analyse poems for us? B.community elders. -The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her 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.. identify the figure of speech in this line. What is the narrative style used by the writer? He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. 3. Language: English. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. The transforming moment is a process that is foundational to Loder 's under- standing of insight, creativity, and problem solving both within science and out- side of science. vl R l9bqf(FK.Nrt BD.B'Zj*vhu/rL;X5Tw7G>sA=sXX$o58rcV9P:q+Ytga^?Ft"]AO"U_.tr;FsF#-^rhsgEywOBMx{*Io idxvQPpNjKcU80c*AN*kK>_8eK./6@ )5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The story seems autobiographical and not fiction. give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: 22 0 obj In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. 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+ This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. /N 3 Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? 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. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Hi D please answer these questions for me, 1 the write says to feel ..i feel baptised as a poet too critically evaluate the metaphor baptism and explain its relationship to the writers transforming moments. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 23 0 obj 2. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Helping her to regain her confidence. 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. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. 3.states the benefits that the narrators love for reading has in her life. But to-night there was a shudder in his blood; the face of Hyde sat heavy on his memory; he felt (what was rare with him) a nausea and 10 distaste of life; and in the gloom of his spirits, he seemed to read a menace in the flickering of the firelight on the polished cabinets and the uneasy starting of the shadow on the roof. The importance given to the description of her voice and tone is another foreshadowing- the topic is of importance in the future. As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? /ColorSpace 18 0 R The cock flapping his wings and crowing at the narrator may also have some symbolic significance. .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%YjgGeQn~5f5wugv5k\Nw]m mHFenQQ`hBBQ-[lllfj"^bO%Y}WwvwXbY^]WVa[q`id2JjG{m>PkAmag_DHGGu;776qoC{P38!9-?|gK9w~B:Wt>^rUg9];}}_~imp}]/}.{^=}^?z8hc' the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni Many girls looked the way when I walked past or towards them and many unkind remarks were whispered behind my back. 2. Thanks. She is pleased with it, and loves the way it sounds when she reads it out- for the first time, she loves the sound of her voice. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. 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. in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? 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. Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. In the end, though, she decides to cause a stir among the school, and accepts him. Gcina Mhlophe is a South African actress, playwright, poet, director and activist. 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? It suggests the choir was very good at singing. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. explain the comparison in this speech. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. One day, the minister calls for her and tells her he is going to visit his family over the weekend, and she is to come with him. Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? The church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. 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. explain your answer how. Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. When the speaker says protestations means 18 0 obj 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. For the first time in the story the narrator feels as though she does not have to compete with others, so strong is the confidence she feels within herself. 1. C) happy to join the choir Anx their personal traits 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 . Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Also the fact that the narrator wants to become a praise poet symbolically and literally suggests she has found something in her life that makes her feel confident about herself. She really doesnt know her own identity. 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. The book can be found here. Manage Settings 3 . This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. =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. 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. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? Why does the protagonist join the church choir Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. One of the themes in this short story is self discovery Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? 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