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. 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. The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. explain your answer how. Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? 4.which scene do you think represents the climax of the strory? Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? mention two points 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. /Length 5294 Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 3. Was Gcina mhlophe a pessimist or an optimist kind of person? hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ 23 0 obj High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. The narrator is worried about her self-image even going as far as describing her hair as being like dry grass in winter. Which is an unflattering way to describe ones hair. Thanks for the comment Pinky. 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. This may symbolise her feelings about herself- she feels excluded, isolated and insecure. The speaker was from the poor family. 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 why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? 6.explain why the following statement is false Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. Besides her voice, she also said that she loved to read, a perfect combination for a storyteller or a praise poet. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. 148-150 & fn35 ) on the way the Im not sure. Why does father Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. 3.Read the sentence..I left. Please. What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. 1. What did he see in her? Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. 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. Why ? 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. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. 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. This is a hint that it will play a larger role later in the story. /Filter /FlateDecode See additional later comments in this chapter ( pp. .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. Could you please name these moments , Identify the figure of speech and the effectiveness of that figure of speech of this line he had chosen an unsuitable girl and set the whole school on fire. Thanks. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] Why does the protagonist join the church choir A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? Different in characteristics of child and mother. Is this an effective comparison? However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? When the speaker says protestations means 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. 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. From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. 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. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 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. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? Is this effective comparison explain. 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? explain the comparison in this figure of speech. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 2 summarise the reason the narrator calls some girls her part time friends. 1. Hi Dermot please help here. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. Thanks for the comment MPHO. She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? Hi can h help me plz No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. Paperback. She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. 2.who in this story treated her respect? The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. In the opening paragraph of the story the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter . Explain how the conflict is resolved 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? 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. The book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. 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. /Interpolate true How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? She is being reborn. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 3 . Your email address will not be published. Discuss. 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). Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? 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. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7 X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; 4. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? Want to Read. give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: February 16, 2020. Can u help me with the following. In the end, though, she decides to cause a stir among the school, and accepts him. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? The girls didnt approve of the relationship. )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? 1. whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? z3iJ/& 5. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. Hi Dermot 3. It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. What type of narration is used? She was in awe of what was happening. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. what is the high point (climax? Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. The church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. 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. It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. endobj Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, Is the setting an important aspect of the story? .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' While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. discuss your view. 2612 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. In this fascinating 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. 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 fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. It might be an effective comparison. To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? Why is this statement false. 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 Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? 7. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? 3. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 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 .. Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? 1.Self Discovery 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Gcina Mhlophe. At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. 7. 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. 1. I would need to read the story again to answer your question. what is the comparison in this figure of speech? Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! What is the narrative style used by the writer? What had set the whole school on fire. Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ -The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. 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. 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 B) why the narrator runs to her room 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. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. 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?? It is that moment that she truly loves herself. If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? Explain your answer. 5 . _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo /ColorSpace 18 0 R 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? 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 main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. 2. She really doesnt know her own identity. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story The narrator due to her insecurity couldnt imagine that a boy, particularly a good-looking boy, would be interested in her. 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. 1. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? 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. Helping her to regain her confidence. 3 The church Minister "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". 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. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). What happened in the end, did the narrator date the guy from port Elizabeth? She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. For the first time in the story the narrator feels as though she does not have to compete with others, so strong is the confidence she feels within herself. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. 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. 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? 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: The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. 2. 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