If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. Hi..please help me to answer this questions. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. This only comes at the end of the story. 2:explain why the following statement is false To what she became now. What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? 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. Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. 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. 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. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] 1.Self Discovery She reads a lot. One of the themes in this short story is self discovery 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). A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 3.climax of the story. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? 4why she feels this way. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 148-150 & fn35 ) on the way the C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? 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. 2. The praise poet. 4 The Imbongi, how did gcina mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager, Does the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth please give a reason, 1:In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent . Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? 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. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? 4.which scene do you think represents the climax of the strory? It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. 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. When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. b). (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. What causes this trait? Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? Im not sure. Manage Settings 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 narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. Different in characteristics of child and mother. What is the purpose of singing the praise songs for the most high in the particular land ???? In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. I need help. 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. 1 what does the cock symbolise? If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? Theme of self discovery.if I write the girl has low self-esteem.father fikeni take the girl to the village where he met the praise poet and became motivated that she can also became a praise poet.then the girl write her first poem and read it allowed discover that her voice was not ugly but beautiful and started to love and accept her self.i am I wrong.if is out of 3 how many marks can I score. These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. 2. I only came across one other figure of speech. 3 The church Minister Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. 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. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. See additional later comments in this chapter ( pp. 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. _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo 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. Thanks for the comment Christinah. We see this once again when a boy from Port Elizabeth proposed his love to her. If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? The narrator is worried about her self- You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. The first quote is a simile. To show her that she too might like 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.. If you mean by visiting the praise poet then yes I do believe the narrator has grown as a person by looking at the praise poet in action. B.community elders. Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. 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 transformation. Gcina Mhlophe is a South African actress, playwright, poet, director and activist. 1. 448K subscribers Dr Gcina Mhlophe, is an award-winning poet, writer and an activist who has played a remarkable role in spreading the activism in reading and writing. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. Continue with Recommended Cookies. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. 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. 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 By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. We may even wonder if this is borne from the experiences of Mhlophe herself, because of the authenticity and relatability with which the words are written. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document 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. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING - YouTube 0:00 / 14:55 TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING Mrs OMG - Extraordinary English 1.62K subscribers. 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.. Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? B.initiate someone into a new experience or situation Is this an effective comparison? 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. But to-night there was a shudder in his blood; the face of Hyde sat heavy on his memory; he felt (what was rare with him) a nausea and 10 distaste of life; and in the gloom of his spirits, he seemed to read a menace in the flickering of the firelight on the polished cabinets and the uneasy starting of the shadow on the roof. Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. 24-October-1958. 1.In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent? How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. 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. A) eager to join the choir 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. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. % Support by quoting from the story. Your help is really appreciated I just dont know how to thank you guys because the summary is the best..thank you very much. Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? Brand new Book. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Is this an effective comparison? 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. She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. 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. explain the comparison in this figure of speech. You will find some that refer to the use of figures of speech. The narrator due to her insecurity couldnt imagine that a boy, particularly a good-looking boy, would be interested in her. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. 3.Read the sentence..I left. 1. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. To regain her composure and confidence. does the girl go into a relationship with the boy from school. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. Mhlophe may be doing so in order to be inclusive. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK endobj She sees hope for the first time in her life. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. endobj Discuss. Her sister has the money to pay for her education. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ 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. Please. 22 0 obj Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Currently you have JavaScript disabled. D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character what is the comparison in this figure of speech? 5. why does the young boy run to yhe girls? To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? Boys and girls may be separated. She is not following anyones lead. 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 This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. What happened in the end, did the narrator date the guy from port Elizabeth? 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. >>] 3.Talent development. by. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? Possible by three things. One of the narrators talent is singing and she becomes a valued member of school choir, 2 choose one word to complete She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . 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. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? explain the comparison in this speech. The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7 X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; 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 spends time with the ministers wife, watching her knit, and then is told by the minister that they had to go, much to her confusion. Luckily, the church minister sees the potential in her voice and invites her to join the church choir. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. 3. Village People by Bessie Head 7. Condition: New. /Width 1500 Our Story Magic. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. 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. I would need to read the story again to answer your question. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. They thought he was too good for me,they claimed he was a city boy and should therefore go for a city girl. Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . Significance of geography book in these short story. Kicked out of the school choir 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: 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. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. Which suggests that the narrator is concerned about self-image. Hi can h help me plz /Length 5294 Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. /Height 1125 /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] Transforming Moments | Summary This is a hint that it will play a larger role later in the story. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. 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. z3iJ/& Gcina Mhlophe. What do you think made her feel like being baptized? Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. The narrator is used to feeling excluded and being made fun of by the girls in her dormitory, and even the boys in her class. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? This would mean the feeling has been long-term, and the lack of confidence has morphed into insecurity, which stems far deeper. Transforming moments only appeals to girls. Is it true or false support your answer? In which point of view is the story narrated? (The winter sunas we were.) The winter sun.as we were Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. Why is this statement false. Substantiate. Clear rating. It is that moment that she truly loves herself. Hello Dermot Hello. >> Support your answer. And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! mention two points Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. B) too ugly to join the choir >> She really doesnt know her own identity. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. was crazy? %PDF-1.4 There were many remarks too that I was ugly and did not have any fashionable clothes. a). 1.In the opening paragraph the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter explain this comparison, and say what it tells us about her self_ image. Explain the mataphor in paragraph 4(.. And set the whole school on fire). 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. I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. Can u please analyse the title of this story? It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. It suggests the choir was very good at singing. Your help will be much appreciated. The story revolves around her. A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. 1. Her influence on the nation. State whether the following statement is true or false the speaker was from a poor family support your answer. Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic She develops - changes. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. 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. 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. Meaning of the following idiomatic Thanks. 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 .. His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. She was in awe of what was happening. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. I don think the speaker is from a poor family. 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. To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? The book can be found here. 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa A.sprinkle someone with water /Alternate /DeviceRGB Is the speaker a round or a flat character? 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? 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 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. Explain your answer. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? 7. I need help. The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? Cant you also analyse poems for us? He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. identify the figure of speech in this line. 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. 4. Explain your answer. For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story The strong looking short stick that the praise poet uses may be symbolism for strength. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. 3 . Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. Helping her to regain her confidence. And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? I would be glad if you can assist me. Some girls were force to be my part time friends. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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. ' 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]. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? 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+ 2. 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. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Discuss the effectiveness of the title transforming moments. C.church minister. 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. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) Causing such a stir As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. Just to add on the above mentioned characters. Thanks for the comment Tanvi. 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. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. I have a question. 6. quote four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker. transforming knowledge of conquered peoples living in the very territory claimed by the Xhosa story-teller". 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