The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. 1.) 19 0 obj Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) discuss your answer. 5. the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni 1 what does the cock symbolise? Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Identify the figure of speech in Stopped combing it, b.Explain the comparison in this figure of speech, I want the rising action about Transforming moments by Gcina Mhlope, What attracted the boy to like the narrator, Hello .. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. (The winter sunas we were.) Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. 24-October-1958. 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. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. His eyes flashings. The church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? Transforming moments only appeals to girls. Refresh and try again. 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. Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. Hi..please help me to answer this questions. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story Thanks for the comment MPHO. 3. From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. Thanks for the comment Victor. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. (a)identify the narrators tone in these lines. It is also a full circle for the narrator in terms of her voice- she was insecure about it because she was told it was too deep, but now as she reads her poem aloud, it sounds clear and bold. give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: 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. 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 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. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. 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. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. 4.0,`
3p H.Hi@A> What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her I would agree. stream Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. 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. Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? It is as they are as new as a new born baby. A praise poet. 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. 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.. But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. It is that moment that she truly loves herself. What type of narration is used? 3.Talent development. 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. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. 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. 93-122). I want a summary for Transforming Moments. 20 0 obj She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? 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 Thanks for the comment Christinah. Gcina Mhlophe is a South African actress, playwright, poet, director and activist. 3 . She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. 2 Her first boyfriend She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. 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? We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Transforming Moments | Summary Characters 1. Luckily, the church minister sees the potential in her voice and invites her to join the church choir. She feels happy and good about herself. ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? February 16, 2020. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. Refer to the following: 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? 3.) A.tribal chief. Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. The praise poet. She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. 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. 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 Our Story Magic. The story revolves around her. (without a wordstaring at me.) It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. 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 . Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. Is it true or false support your answer? 4. identify the figure of speech in this line. << Extract 1 Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING - YouTube 0:00 / 14:55 TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING Mrs OMG - Extraordinary English 1.62K subscribers. It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. Others follow her around out of curiosity, too proud to actually ask what is going on, and she decides not to tell them unless she is directly asked. It is like an awakening of her identity- she has found something that suits her, and this instills an enormous amount of confidence in her. To regain her composure and confidence. Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? 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. Why did the narrator think the good-looking boy (Sizwe) Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. How is isolation a theme in this short story? 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? vl R
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)5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? 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. 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain What does this tell us about the character? Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker Boys and girls may be separated. The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her, Do you think the narrotor admires the boy from Port Elizabeth? She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. /Quality 60 The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? 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. What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. What is the lesson of the story? Explain how the conflict is resolved Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. 1. 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 sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? /ColorSpace 18 0 R 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. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? Explain your answer, 4 What is the turning point in the narrators life, 5.Compare the openings paragraph with the last two paragraphs in order to show how much the narrator has changed, 1 What are the three special moment that happened to the narrator?? He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . I only came across one other figure of speech. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Explain? The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. 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. endstream And this I was forever buried in my books? explain the comparison in this figure of speech. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. What do you think made her feel like being baptized? 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. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. /Alternate /DeviceRGB I don think the speaker is from a poor family. D.praise poet. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? 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. Explain the mataphor in paragraph 4(.. And set the whole school on fire). 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? This can be seen with her intense statement of I hated myself. Mhlophe employs imagery in the description of the narrators hair- dry grass. There is also a hint at the narrators financial status at the mention of her clothes being not as good as the others.. 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. Gcina Mhlophe. Support your answer. /N 3 why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? 3.states the benefits that the narrators love for reading has in her life. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt I would be glad if you can assist me. Im not sure. 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