It might be an effective comparison. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. What is the narrative style used by the writer? 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. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? Thanks for the comment Pinky. 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. The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. Can u help me with the following. Hi..please help me to answer this questions. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. 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. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. D.praise poet. Cant you also analyse poems for us? 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. a). She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. Thanks. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 24 October 1958), also known as Gcina Mhlophe, is a South African anti-apartheid activist, actress, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author.. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in South Africa, and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males.She does her work through charismatic performances, working to . 1. As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. B.initiate someone into a new experience or situation 227 likes. % (without a wordstaring at me.) Is this effective comparison explain. a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed She reads a lot. Why did the narrator think the good-looking boy (Sizwe) Your email address will not be published. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. Discuss. Her sister has the money to pay for her education. 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. Helping her to regain her confidence. 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. She is being reborn. 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false /Type /XObject What does that mean? She carries on with her life, studying well, especially to please her sister who is paying for her education. Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? To what she became now. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent ? 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. 1. why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? I would agree. Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? 2.what is the most important social condition of the story Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. It is a short story told in first-person narrative. What had set the whole school on fire. 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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. Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend Brand new Book. Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. If only to spite the other girls in her class. 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 4:Refer to the story as a whole 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. << If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. 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. As expected, there is an uproar, but she and the boy end up becoming quite good friends. in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? One of the narrators talent is singing and she becomes a valued member of school choir, 2 choose one word to complete Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone.. Can you give me the names of the following people Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. 1.) Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. by. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. The theme of self-love has been prevalent throughout the story, beginning with the complete lack thereof. 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. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? 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. Discuss. [7A\SwBOK/X/_Q>QG[ `Aaac#*Z;8cq>[&IIMST`kh&45YYF9=X_,,S-,Y)YXmk]c}jc-v};]N"&1=xtv(}'{'IY) -rqr.d._xpUZMvm=+KG^WWbj>:>>>v}/avO8 It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. what is the theme, mood, tone of the story? Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. was crazy? Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. 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. 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. The repeated thought that she is too ugly for him to like is an example of her view of herself being moulded by the rude comments of others. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. 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? If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. 20 0 obj hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt 5.Discuss how the narrator changes during the cause of the story. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> Thanks for the comment Thabiso. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. stream Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? The book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] Why does the speaker leave? From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. 201092 Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. She was in awe of what was happening. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 2:explain why the following statement is false He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. Why does father Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . 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. Father File I played an important role in the narrators He may have also noticed her timid nature and wanted to continue helping her build confidence and gain inspiration. What is the theme? This may symbolise her feelings about herself- she feels excluded, isolated and insecure. 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? 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. 3.what is the setting of the story. Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. endobj 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. Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. What do you think made her feel like being baptized? The speaker was from the poor family. The Question is.. Your help is really appreciated I just dont know how to thank you guys because the summary is the best..thank you very much. 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. PLOT Opening : The narrator is academically successful and teachers are impressed with her Rising action : She has a poor self-image, refuses the advances of an attractive boy and experiences jealousy and hostility at the hands of other girls Climax : She is inspired when she sees and imbongi'sbrilliant performance Falling action : She realises she has found her vocation The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 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. A) eager to join the choir /BitsPerComponent 8 identify the figure of speech in this line? 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. /Height 1125 The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world Which part in the story do you consider to be the climax? Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. 2.Self Actualization What does this tell us about the character? 1.Self Discovery This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. 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. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? 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.. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. %PDF-1.4 She is more confident than she has been throughout the story and is no longer concerned about others taunting her over her looks or the fact that she does not play on the sports field. What type of narration is used? What does that expression mean? She found the idea ridiculous, not because she didnt like him- quite the contrary, she found him good looking- but because she didnt believe he could like her. 2. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. 2 summarise the reason the narrator calls some girls her part time friends. 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. The fact that she wants to share her work represents her improved confidence, and the cock flapping its wings and squawking symbolises excitement and hope for the future. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. Why do you think it was wrong to kick out the narrator from the choir. 1 what does the cock symbolise? Thanks for the comment Tanvi. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? Your help will be much appreciated. give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. 3 in your opinion, should people be responsible of judging themselves negatively at expenses of destiny , give your response relative to Gcinas journey of life. She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Transforming Moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. The winter sun.as we were 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? Transforming Moments | Summary 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. Something that is noticeable a little later on in the story. 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 love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. Hello Dermot Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. transformation. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! 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. It suggests the choir was very good at singing. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. discuss your answer. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? Why is this statement false. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. Many girls looked the way when I walked past or towards them and many unkind remarks were whispered behind my back. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? Can you help me with this question. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. 23 0 obj What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? State whether the following statement is true or false the speaker was from a poor family support your answer. 5. Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. It proves to be fruitful, as she and the boys become friends. The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. 5. 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. Explain your answer. Gcina Mhlophe. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. characters of the story ? Hello. )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. Gcina Mhlophe is a South African actress, playwright, poet, director and activist. 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. 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. 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. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. /Length 2612 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. Meaning of the following idiomatic The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. B) why the narrator runs to her room INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. I would need to read the story again to answer your question. whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. 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. b). .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. In the end, though, she decides to cause a stir among the school, and accepts him. Just as a pregnancy can have its difficulties and then the sense of relief when the child is born. 4. 4. 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. 2. explain your answer how. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ Gcina Mhlophe. 2. Is this an effective comparison? /ColorSpace 18 0 R 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 . She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? Different in characteristics of child and mother. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. 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. 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. She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? 19 0 obj High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? I need help. 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+ The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. What did he see in her? The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. endobj What is the turning point of the narrators life? Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. /Width 1500 Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. 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 does not store any personal data. x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 The strong looking short stick that the praise poet uses may be symbolism for strength. Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? Explain what this means? For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. I have a question. Thanks for the comment Victor. How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? B) too ugly to join the choir Whats the narrators popularity in the story? Thanks for the comment Nsina. She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document 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. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. 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