Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? (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. Hi Dermot please help here. 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. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. Causing such a stir How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. What does that mean? A. Nosisa B. Mrs Fikeni C. Cira D. Gcina E. Bulelwa E The narrator's favourite place at school is. 3. I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else 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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 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. As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. Can u please analyse the title of this story? What happened in the end, did the narrator date the guy from port Elizabeth? A.sprinkle someone with water _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. She feels happy and good about herself. It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. 2. Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. 3. D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? /Length 5294 by. You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. 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. Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. We see this once again when a boy from Port Elizabeth proposed his love to her. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? 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. 4why she feels this way. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. Life and career. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. /ColorSpace 18 0 R I don think the speaker is from a poor family. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. However the poem is about a woman giving birth. A praise poet. 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 The cock crowing in agreement suggests symbolically that the narrator is on the right path. The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. B) why the narrator runs to her room endobj Transforming Moments | Summary What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? 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. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. The cock flapping his wings and crowing at the narrator may also have some symbolic significance. In the end, though, she decides to cause a stir among the school, and accepts him. This could be important as it suggests that despite the insecurity the narrator may feel due to her physical appearance when it comes to others and her academic endeavours she is quite free spirited. One of the narrators talent is singing and she becomes a valued member of school choir, 2 choose one word to complete It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. Transforming moments only appeals to girls. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. explain your answer how. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 7. 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 If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? 2.who in this story treated her respect? 5. 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. Why is this statement false. 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. What does that expression mean? Thanks for the comment Christinah. sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life identify the figure of speech in this line. I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. I need help guys what do the words that simply collected trophies imply about school choir.? The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. Discuss why Transforming moments, can be seen as an autobiography. He played rugby and was proposing love to the narrator (Gcina) /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? 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. She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. Characters 1. What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. The 17 year old narrator feels unsure of herself quote 4 conservative words that suggest self doubts from paragraph line 3. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. 2.what is the most important social condition of the story 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. Is the setting an important aspect of the story? the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . At least in the eyes of the speaker. The book can be found here. But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? Why did the narrator think the good-looking boy (Sizwe) 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.. Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. How is the narrators friendship with Bulelwa relevant to the main theme of this story? Condition: New. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. 6.explain why the following statement is false Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? It is possible that Mhlophe is suggesting that the narrator has the ability to appreciate talent. Refer to the following: These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 2. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 1.) 2. Explain your answer. 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. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. It centers around an unnamed narrator- a seventeen-year-old girl in high school- and her journey to self-love, confidence and finding her identity. Hi Dermot can you help me with this question what is the setting of this story and did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. 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 It may also be important that the narrator compares herself physically to how other girls look as this would again play on the theme of confidence or rather the lack of it. I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. 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. 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+ What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. /Interpolate true 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? 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. The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta 5. She develops - changes. Helping her to regain her confidence. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. Significance of geography book in these short story. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? The other girls have already turned their nose up at her, for they think he can do far better. To be independent of others. The Fur Coat by Sean O'Faolain8. /DecodeParms [null << 2. Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Your email address will not be published. For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. 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. 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. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. 3. The transforming moment is a process that is foundational to Loder 's under- standing of insight, creativity, and problem solving both within science and out- side of science. 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. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. Refresh and try again. 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? Thanks for the comment MPHO. The narrator had been kicked off the school choir because her voice is too deep, and hence she decides she is not a good singer. What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? The narrator said she has never had a baby but the feeling she was feeling after writing her first poem was too overwhelming for words and maybe it was how people feel when they have their first baby. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. Gcina Mhlophe. 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 told by the school choir teacher that her voice is too deep, and she should either sing with the boys or leave. She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. 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. What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = Language: English. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? Thanks for the comment ODA. She also worked on the 2017 documentary and animated film Liyana , in which five orphaned children from Swaziland craft a collective fairytale, under Mhlophe's guidance, drawn from their . 1. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? 3. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. A.tribal chief. 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. Village People by Bessie Head 7. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. Thanks for the comment Pinky. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. explain the comparison in this figure of speech. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK I only came across one other figure of speech. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. 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. 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. 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. You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. Do you agree? Is the speaker a round or a flat character? The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. The narrator is not reliant on the opinions of the boys in her class and she also reads books that are not on her curriculum. 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