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. Please. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? I need help guys what do the words that simply collected trophies imply about school choir.? Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. transformation. Can u please analyse the title of this story? 5. She reads a lot. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 5. 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.. 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. She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. 3.what is the setting of the story. just perfect how does the story title of the story relate to the narrators achievements. Manage Settings _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? 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. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. 3. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. 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 Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? Gcina Mhlophe. What does that mean? The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Her influence on the nation. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. At least in the eyes of the speaker. Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. 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. mention two points 2 Her first boyfriend (The winter sunas we were.) Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. B.initiate someone into a new experience or situation %PDF-1.4 Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Gcina Mhlophe. .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' She started her working life as a domestic worker, later working as a newsreader at the Press Trust and BBC Radio, then as a writer for Learn and Teach, a magazine for newly-literate people.. She began to get a sense of the demand for stories while in Chicago in 1988. 2.who in this story treated her respect? He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? Is this effective comparison explain. 1) explain briefly why the narrator attends this specific meeting? >>] But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. A.sprinkle someone with water << The narrator due to her insecurity couldnt imagine that a boy, particularly a good-looking boy, would be interested in her. Im not sure. what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? 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 Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. Why does the protagonist join the church choir I would agree with you. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. 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. /Quality 60 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. It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. 1. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? 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. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain What type of narration is used? 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. 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. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. 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. /Interpolate true 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. What causes this trait? The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". explain the comparison in this speech. Different in characteristics of child and mother. One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. This only comes at the end of the story. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. The cock flapping his wings and crowing at the narrator may also have some symbolic significance. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Besides her voice, she also said that she loved to read, a perfect combination for a storyteller or a praise poet. 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. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. 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 Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 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. /Alternate /DeviceRGB To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. 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. Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? The narrator is worried about her self . The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? Support your answer. Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? What is the purpose of singing the praise songs for the most high in the particular land ???? When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. 1. 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. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. 4. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). Do you agree? I want a summary for Transforming Moments. Her sister has the money to pay for her education. D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house /Type /XObject ' 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]. So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. 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. B) too ugly to join the choir Hello. Hi Dermot Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? 19 0 obj When Bulelwa stands by the narrator when the other girls tease the narrator about not liking boys. Possible by three things. I need help. 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. 93-122). (a)identify the narrators tone in these lines. 3. 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. I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. Explain your answer. /N 3 They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. >> I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. 4why she feels this way. Type of figure of speech They kicked her out choir, Meaning of set the whole school on fire according to the story, Well the boy didnt leave me alone but many girls did. Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. 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 . endstream In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? 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. The Question is.. To regain her composure and confidence. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. (line 2-4 Ive never hadtheir first babe. Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. 3 . 3. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. What does this tell us about the character? What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. 201092 The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone.. Can you give me the names of the following people Some girls were force to be my part time friends. Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. D.praise poet. Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. It suggests the choir was very good at singing. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. Kicked out of the school choir in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? 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. Cant you also analyse poems for us? The girls didnt approve of the relationship. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? discuss your answer. 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. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. I have a question. Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? 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. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document /Subtype /Image 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. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. 2 do you think the activity contributed to her growth? The title is apt, for this story follows the narrator through defining moments in her life. b). Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. She has just discovered her passion and is yet to begin her journey- it is a fresh slate. /ColorSpace 18 0 R The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . what is the high point (climax? Father fikeni pays for speaker education. 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. Thanks for the comment Thabiso. 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). does the girl go into a relationship with the boy from school. Thanks for the comment ODA. You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK The book can be found here. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. Discuss. Why do the speaker refers to herself as miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. 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. 5.Discuss how the narrator changes during the cause of the story. Brand new Book. 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+ A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. 227 likes. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? 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. 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. The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. Is this an effective comparison? Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. What is the theme? His eyes flashings. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. 3.Talent development. (without a wordstaring at me.) The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. The winter sun.as we were The first quote is a simile. And this I was forever buried in my books? A.tribal chief. 6. quote four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker. Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. (It can be in ur own words), The background and setting, also how they relate to the themes, How these theme relate to the background and setting of the story, Did the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her. Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? 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. Condition: New. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. 22 0 obj Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. The narrator is worried about her self- Explain? Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? % Transforming Moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. 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. a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? /Filter /FlateDecode 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. What had set the whole school on fire. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. /DecodeParms [null << Transforming moments only appeals to girls. 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. February 16, 2020. endobj Can you help me with this question. Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. He played rugby and was proposing love to the narrator (Gcina) 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: Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . can you please compare the first paragraph with the last two paragraphs to show how much the narrator has changed, Give the state of the story in Chronological occurrence, Why girls at school approve of the rugby boys interest in the speaker. 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 This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. State whether the following statement is true or false the speaker was from a poor family support your answer. If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. The importance given to the description of her voice and tone is another foreshadowing- the topic is of importance in the future. By titling the play with the question, 'Have you seen Zandile?' she highlights that moment of rupture, rather than the action that occurs before and after it, signalling her 'reflective' stance. She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. What does that expression mean? The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world Can u help me with the following. 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