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. Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. McManus, Dermot. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house 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. Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. Thanks. The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. Explain? 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. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. stream Father File I played an important role in the narrators The cock flapping his wings and crowing at the narrator may also have some symbolic significance. /ColorSpace 18 0 R These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. Helping her to regain her confidence. There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> Can you please also analyse The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta, Hi can you please review a short story called A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer, Hi can I get a summary for Next door by Kurt Vonnegut. The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. Gcina Mhlophe. In the opening paragraph of the story the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter . C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world 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. It suggests the choir was very good at singing. 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. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story It proves to be fruitful, as she and the boys become friends. When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. Who is most influential in bringing about this change in the narrator, Why does the narrator describe her hair as the dry grass in winter. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. mention two points 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 /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] 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. 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.. February 16, 2020. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. discuss your view. A.sprinkle someone with water 2. Just as a pregnancy can have its difficulties and then the sense of relief when the child is born. Condition: New. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. Thanks for the comment Tanvi. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. 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 . And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? What does the narrator means when she says (im forever buried in my books). Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 5. He indicates that while the 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. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 1.) whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? 6. endobj Significance of geography book in these short story. The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? The narrator then talks about how the girls in her dormitory make fun of her for not being interested in boys, and saying she doesnt even try to look good. Here we see the theme of social isolation she is often alone and excluded, even being the target of her classmates words. The Question is.. 1. Thanks for the comment Christinah. It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. 2.what is the most important social condition of the story >> 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. Is the speaker a round or a flat character? I only came across one other figure of speech. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. She is not following anyones lead. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Different in characteristics of child and mother. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. endobj May you please explain the plot development of Transforming Moments , including exposition, rising action , climax and resolution. /Length 2612 Your help is really appreciated I just dont know how to thank you guys because the summary is the best..thank you very much. 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. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. What kind of narrator does the story use? The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. Gcina Mhlophe. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. 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. It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. The narrators encounter with Father Fikeni may also be significant as through her engagement with him Mhlophe appears to be exploring the theme of acceptance. 6. quote four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker. give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. Who is the main character? 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. /DecodeParms [null << However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. transforming knowledge of conquered peoples living in the very territory claimed by the Xhosa story-teller". 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 .. 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? One of the themes in this short story is self discovery These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? 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.. 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. 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. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Explain your answer. 2. Why does the speaker leave? The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. 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. c.immerse someone in water. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Refresh and try again. 4:Refer to the story as a whole Her appreciation at being treated like a member of a home rather than a special guest brings us back to the theme of social isolation. D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character 3. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. Clear rating. 1.In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent? The repeated thought that she is too ugly for him to like is an example of her view of herself being moulded by the rude comments of others. I have a question. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The story seems autobiographical and not fiction. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. This is another example of an insecurity formed by the comments of others. 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her 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. What had set the whole school on fire. What do you think made her feel like being baptized? Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. 1. A. Nosisa B. Mrs Fikeni C. Cira D. Gcina E. Bulelwa E The narrator's favourite place at school is. A1vjp zN6p\W pG@ 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? explain your answer how. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? Characters 1. What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? Cant you also analyse poems for us? Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker 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. And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. 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. Thanks for the comment ODA. But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, what is the comparison in this figure of speech? B) too ugly to join the choir We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. Village People by Bessie Head 7. The first quote is a simile. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? 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. a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic Our Story Magic. This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. What does this tell us about the character? If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . However the poem is about a woman giving birth. endobj 1. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. 5. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 3.states the benefits that the narrators love for reading has in her life. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? 24-October-1958. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? 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?? vl R l9bqf(FK.Nrt BD.B'Zj*vhu/rL;X5Tw7G>sA=sXX$o58rcV9P:q+Ytga^?Ft"]AO"U_.tr;FsF#-^rhsgEywOBMx{*Io idxvQPpNjKcU80c*AN*kK>_8eK./6@ )5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa 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. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. discuss your answer. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Explain your answer. Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. Is this an effective comparison? I dont really know if there is a part two for the story. How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. He may have also noticed her timid nature and wanted to continue helping her build confidence and gain inspiration. sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? 2. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. 2.who in this story treated her respect? Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? What does that mean? Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. .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' stream Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. A praise poet. Her influence on the nation. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. But she thinks the church minister likes her, for he insists that it is resonant, and encourages her to join the church choir instead. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ 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 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. 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 A.tribal chief. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? This is a hint that it will play a larger role later in the story. Discuss the effectiveness of the title transforming moments. 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. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 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. Anx their personal traits Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. 3. 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. She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? 3 do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth, What is the conflict of Transforming Moments, How does the narrator develop from being shy and feeling sorry for herself, 1.using your own words explain why the following statement is false, The girl at the school approves of the rugby boys interested in the speaker, 2. earlier in the story the narrator was popular among some of her classmates.give a reason for her popularity. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. In the end, though, she decides to cause a stir among the school, and accepts him. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. 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. endobj Luckily, the church minister sees the potential in her voice and invites her to join the church choir. This would mean the feeling has been long-term, and the lack of confidence has morphed into insecurity, which stems far deeper. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. 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. Thanks for the comment MPHO. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. She is being reborn. /Alternate /DeviceRGB 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. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her, Do you think the narrotor admires the boy from Port Elizabeth? I need help. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? 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. Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. 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. Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. She develops - changes. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? 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 . 3.Talent development. 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. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . 4. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. Discuss. Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. 22 0 obj To be independent of others. briefly explain the mood during the climax We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. (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. The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. 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. 2 summarise the reason the narrator calls some girls her part time friends. 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 primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. 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 . The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. Hi can h help me plz The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. % Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. 5.Discuss how the narrator changes during the cause of the story. 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. Im not sure. Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . 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. Explain how the conflict is resolved Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 24 October 1958), also known as Gcina Mhlophe, is a South African anti-apartheid activist, actress, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author.. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in South Africa, and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males.She does her work through charismatic performances, working to . 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