The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. She is hardly able to applaud after its over, because her mind is in a faraway place- she is imagining herself to grow up and become a praise poet, as well. /Height 1125 Hi can h help me plz hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. Hello. 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 One of the themes in this short story is self discovery give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. stream The second quote is a metaphor. Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. Thanks for the comment MPHO. Which is ironic because that is what is happening the narrator. A praise poet. The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. Want to Read. No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. What does that expression mean? Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. 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. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. transformation. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 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. Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. The narrator is worried about her self- _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? 3. In which point of view is the story narrated? Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? 2.what is the most important social condition of the story Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. 3. when the speaker says protestations what does she mean? 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. Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? 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. Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. /Subtype /Image 5. why does the young boy run to yhe girls? The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. 5.Discuss how the narrator changes during the cause of the story. How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. 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. 3. She has just discovered her passion and is yet to begin her journey- it is a fresh slate. 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. Why do you think it was wrong to kick out the narrator from the choir. B) too ugly to join the choir 3 The church Minister Is the setting an important aspect of the story? in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? 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. Refer to the following: Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. 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. whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? 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. 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. 2. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? does the girl go into a relationship with the boy from school. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf endobj Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. 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 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. Hi Dermot please help here. >>] What does this tell us about the character? 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. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. 23 0 obj It suggests the choir was very good at singing. Rate this book. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. The first quote is a simile. 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 . 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: Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. I never had a child,but the great feeling that swept over me was too overwhelming for words,maybe thats how people feel when they have their first babe.. She develops - changes. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. 148-150 & fn35 ) on the way the When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. What did he see in her? Is this an effective comparison? Is the speaker a round or a flat character? It may also be important that the narrator compares herself physically to how other girls look as this would again play on the theme of confidence or rather the lack of it. 93-122). Possible by three things. 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. In the beginning, the narrator says firmly I hated myself. But at the end, she writes her own poem for the first time and loves how it comes out. 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 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false I need help guys what do the words that simply collected trophies imply about school choir.? It is also to be pointed out that Transforming Moments is rich in narration and description as opposed to dialogue. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. This may symbolise her feelings about herself- she feels excluded, isolated and insecure. 3.Read the sentence..I left. Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. (without a wordstaring at me.) We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. Discuss the effectiveness of the title transforming moments. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . I would be glad if you can assist me. Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. A1vjp zN6p\W
pG@ characters of the story ? She sees hope for the first time in her life. Discuss. 4. A.tribal chief. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Explain your answer. 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. The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 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. You will find some that refer to the use of figures of speech. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. 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. The Question is.. Just to add on the above mentioned characters. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. % The narrator is not treated as a special guest, but like a member of the family. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Your email address will not be published. Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). 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). 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? In this fascinating 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. b). 4 . You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. Kicked out of the school choir What is the theme? Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. 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. 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. D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? 2:explain why the following statement is false Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. 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