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.. Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. 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 The title is apt, for this story follows the narrator through defining moments in her life. The winter sun.as we were 3.Read the sentence..I left. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Support by quoting from the story. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. 3.what is the setting of the story. The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. identify the figure of speech in this line. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? She is being reborn. The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. What is the purpose of singing the praise songs for the most high in the particular land ???? It is possible that Mhlophe is suggesting that the narrator has the ability to appreciate talent. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? C) happy to join the choir If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. A) eager to join the choir The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. The second quote is a metaphor. 4. 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. She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. Clear rating. At least in the eyes of the speaker. Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. How is isolation a theme in this short story? Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. 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. Thanks for the comment Christinah. may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. transformation. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. 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. 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. 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as 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. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. characters of the story ? Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. 4.refer to the paragraphIt was a Monday afternoon Quote six consecutive words from the text to prove that the following is false. However the poem is about a woman giving birth. 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. Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. B) why the narrator runs to her room As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. Why do you think it was wrong to kick out the narrator from the choir. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%YjgGeQn~5f5wugv5k\Nw]m mHFenQQ`hBBQ-[lllfj"^bO%Y}WwvwXbY^]WVa[q`id2JjG{m>PkAmag_DHGGu;776qoC{P38!9-?|gK9w~B:Wt>^rUg9];}}_~imp}]/}.{^=}^?z8hc' Of the story What does that expression mean? The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. 1.Self Discovery What is the lesson of the story? 3.climax of the story. Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. >>] Why does the speaker leave? /Interpolate true endobj Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice With the driving factor most likely being the acceptance that the narrator felt not only with Father Fikeni but with those in the village too. The speaker was from the poor family. After a while , i even stopped combing it , * explain the comparison in this figure of speech, 1 what do word that simply collected trophies imply about the school choir. 18 0 obj 2. Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. At the last sentence the narrator says Across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me, in agreement too. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. Thanks for the comment Victor. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ stream Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? 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. 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. To regain her composure and confidence. Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. 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. Different in characteristics of child and mother. 24-October-1958. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? Because of her unconfident nature and habit of being too hard on herself, she immediately decides she must not be good at singing, and quits. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. Discuss the effectiveness of the title transforming moments. 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? /Type /XObject Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. She has just discovered her passion and is yet to begin her journey- it is a fresh slate. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. Your email address will not be published. What causes this trait? 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? One of the themes in this short story is self discovery She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. This would mean the feeling has been long-term, and the lack of confidence has morphed into insecurity, which stems far deeper. I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? I would need to read the story again to answer your question. 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. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. 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+ Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . Hi..please help me to answer this questions. Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? 1. (line 2-4 Ive never hadtheir first babe. 2. Discuss. The importance given to the description of her voice and tone is another foreshadowing- the topic is of importance in the future. 3. | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. Gender: female. 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 Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni The book can be found here. Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. 3. I would be glad if you can assist me. Substantiate. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. 2. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. The narrator is not treated as a special guest, but like a member of the family. It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. What is the turning point of the narrators life? This confidence is more noticeable in the last two paragraphs of the story. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. z3iJ/& 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. She decides to cause a stir and accept the boys proposal- its the first time that she explores her own independence and steps out of the boundaries set by others. She was in awe of what was happening. Thanks for the comment Tanvi. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? /Length 5294 sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life transforming knowledge of conquered peoples living in the very territory claimed by the Xhosa story-teller". Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Manage Settings The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. 1. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. 1. 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. February 16, 2020. Is the setting an important aspect of the story? The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 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 . Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) 12 St Christopher on the Parade - Marita van der Vyver (p 31) 18 The suit continued - Siphiwo Mahala (p 35) 20 Elvis on Fortieth Street - Michael Weeder (p 43) 25 School Photos - Diane Awerbuck (p 47) 28 A better life for you, Mums - Zulfah Otto-Sallies (p 53) 31 Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . 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. The fact that the other girls in the school tease the narrator about her looks (and boys) may also be significant as she is being isolated by her peers due to how she looks and feels about boys. Is this an effective comparison? O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. 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. just perfect how does the story title of the story relate to the narrators achievements. >> endobj Give a reason for your answer, =How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village, =is the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs fikile, =in what is Imbongi The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. Transforming Moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. B) too ugly to join the choir Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? Thanks. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. Just as a pregnancy can have its difficulties and then the sense of relief when the child is born. /Quality 60 Which suggests that the narrator is concerned about self-image. 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. 1. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. 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. Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. 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 She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. 2. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? 6. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. Gcina Mhlophe speaks so little if anything about her family, especially her parents, the focus is on her and on how she became this successful author, poet and speaker that she is today. I only came across one other figure of speech. What is the narrative style used by the writer? Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? When the speaker says protestations means She reads a lot. 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. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. 3. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. explain your answer how. It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. 5. We see this once again when a boy from Port Elizabeth proposed his love to her. 2. 4.which scene do you think represents the climax of the strory? Sizwe. (The winter sunas we were.) Significance of geography book in these short story. mention two points Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. 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. Just to add on the above mentioned characters. 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. Want to Read. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? 5.Discuss how the narrator changes during the cause of the story. D.praise poet. 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. /Width 1500 (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. She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. McManus, Dermot. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? 4why she feels this way. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt 2612 Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. Which is ironic because that is what is happening the narrator. [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 B.initiate someone into a new experience or situation What type of narration is used? We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. 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. C.church minister. Your email address will not be published. In the opening paragraph of the story the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter . /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] 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. Father File I played an important role in the narrators This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her, Do you think the narrotor admires the boy from Port Elizabeth? Discuss. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . It is a short story told in first-person narrative. See additional later comments in this chapter ( pp. Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. Can You Please help With This Question..Is The Narrator an admirable character?Discuss Your view, Name two things that prevent the narrator from having miss Newham as his girlfriend. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. 3.) 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ Which part in the story do you consider to be the climax? From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. Village People by Bessie Head 7. 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. It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. 5. why does the young boy run to yhe girls? Who is the main character? 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. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Cant you also analyse poems for us? b). In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi 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. Paperback. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. (a)identify the narrators tone in these lines. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). Boys and girls may be separated. Brand new Book. what is the theme, mood, tone of the story? Luckily, the church minister sees the potential in her voice and invites her to join the church choir. Gcina Mhlophe is a South African actress, playwright, poet, director and activist. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. 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