Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Why does father Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. 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. =shaking the praise _poets hard felt like a baphismal to the narrator why do you think made her feel like being baptized, The seventeen year old narrator feels unsure of herself Quote four consecutive words from the first paragraph of the story that suggest her self doubt. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. 1. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> I would need to read the story again to answer your question. 2. The narrator is worried about her self . 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling 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. Life and career. What are character traits and personal traits in the story ? We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. Please. I would be glad if you can assist me. 4. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. One of the themes in this short story is self discovery The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. The 17 year old narrator feels unsure of herself quote 4 conservative words that suggest self doubts from paragraph line 3. I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. 3.Talent development. The narrator is not treated as a special guest, but like a member of the family. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. 2. 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. Is it true or false support your answer? To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. 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. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 24-October-1958. 2 Her first boyfriend If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. Hi Dermot please help here. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. Your email address will not be published. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? 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 . The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. 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 narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. They thought he was too good for me,they claimed he was a city boy and should therefore go for a city girl. 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. What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? 4.refer to the paragraphIt was a Monday afternoon Quote six consecutive words from the text to prove that the following is false. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. Helping her to regain her confidence. When the speaker says protestations means identify the figure of speech in this line. To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? Specifically, there was a girl named Bulelwa who had a lovely voice, and would stand by the narrator when other girls made fun of her for her lack of interest in boys. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. E6S2)212 "l+&Y4P%\%g|eTI (L 0_&l2E 9r9h xgIbifSb1+MxL0oE%YmhYh~S=zU&AYl/ $ZU m@O l^'lsk.+7o9V;?#I3eEKDd9i,UQ h6'~khu_ }9PIo= C#$n?z}[1 Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. What had set the whole school on fire. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone.. Can you give me the names of the following people 3.) The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. Your email address will not be published. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. 1. suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. 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. 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. 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 Transforming Moments | Summary What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain 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. 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. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else Why is this statement false. explain your answer how. She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . It is possible that Mhlophe is using the cock to symbolise not only excitement (flapping wings) but also the fact that the narrator has found her voice. 2.who in this story treated her respect? /Quality 60 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 2:explain why the following statement is false See additional later comments in this chapter ( pp. 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. 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. 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. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. This is another aspect that draws us closer to the character- we see every interaction and incident from purely her memory and perspective, which gives us a better understanding of her as a person. 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. Is the speaker a round or a flat character? The destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? I have a question. Meaning of the following idiomatic 2. 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? Your email address will not be published. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. 3 The church Minister Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. What does that mean? The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? 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. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? 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. However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. Father File I played an important role in the narrators 2. 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