endobj x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. Thanks for the comment ODA. To what she became now. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. The winter sun.as we were Extract 1 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. B) too ugly to join the choir 6. 5. why does the young boy run to yhe girls? 2. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? She is being reborn. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. What does this tell us about the character? The importance given to the description of her voice and tone is another foreshadowing- the topic is of importance in the future. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. What was the narrators tone when she said that and why does she use that tone? Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. 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 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. /N 3 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false 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 . 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. /BitsPerComponent 8 Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. discuss your view. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. 20 0 obj Of the story Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? 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. Hi Dermot suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. explain the comparison in this speech. 24-October-1958. 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. Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. 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. 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. Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. 2 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. 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. For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. Besides her voice, she also said that she loved to read, a perfect combination for a storyteller or a praise poet. The second quote is a metaphor. 1. sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life 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. 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. identify the figure of speech in this line. I would agree. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. McManus, Dermot. Explain? What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? The book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. Explain what this means? Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Want to Read. Your help will be much appreciated. It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. /Quality 60 Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 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. why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? It is as they are as new as a new born baby. She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. 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. 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? 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 . 18 0 obj Explain your answer. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. Thanks for the comment Victor. What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? 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. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. 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 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. Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. By titling the play with the question, 'Have you seen Zandile?' she highlights that moment of rupture, rather than the action that occurs before and after it, signalling her 'reflective' stance. 19 0 obj Our Story Magic. Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. 22 0 obj =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. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . Sizwe. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling 2.what is the most important social condition of the story The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7
X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; /Length 5294 Support by quoting from the story. Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. 2 do you think the activity contributed to her growth? % The first quote is a simile. 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. 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. 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. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. Manage Settings The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. Helping her to regain her confidence. The story revolves around her. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. 1.) Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? It does not store any personal data. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? What is the turning point of the narrators life? 201092 She does not know much about him, though, as she never goes to the sports field- she would rather read books. Why is this statement false. >>] Gender: female. May you please explain the plot development of Transforming Moments , including exposition, rising action , climax and resolution. The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. Cant you also analyse poems for us? Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? 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. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. With the driving factor most likely being the acceptance that the narrator felt not only with Father Fikeni but with those in the village too. When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. Is this effective comparison explain. 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. Mhlophe may be doing so in order to be inclusive. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. 1. /Subtype /Image Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. 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 He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. ' Zk! $l$T4QOt"y\b)AI&NI$R$)TIj"]&=&!:dGrY@^O$ _%?P(&OJEBN9J@y@yCR
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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. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING - YouTube 0:00 / 14:55 TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING Mrs OMG - Extraordinary English 1.62K subscribers. 4. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document 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. briefly explain the mood during the climax Thanks. The praise poet. 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. 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. 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. 2.what is the genre of the story This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. February 16, 2020. He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. Which suggests that the narrator is concerned about self-image. She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? 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. a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. One of the themes in this short story is self discovery 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.. At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. They thought he was too good for me,they claimed he was a city boy and should therefore go for a city girl. She develops - changes. 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. 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. 4 . stream 3.what is the setting of the story. You will find some that refer to the use of figures of speech. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. The story seems autobiographical and not fiction. D.praise poet. 2. 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. Do you agree? However the poem is about a woman giving birth. 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 . Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. Discuss. What does that mean? By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. When Bulelwa stands by the narrator when the other girls tease the narrator about not liking boys. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. C) happy to join the choir The girls didnt approve of the relationship. 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. Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. What is the narrative style used by the writer? 227 likes. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. 4.0,`
3p H.Hi@A> A praise poet. From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? 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. She reads a lot. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 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. The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? 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. /ColorSpace 18 0 R 3Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? Whats the narrators popularity in the story? Discuss your view, 1 ) Discuss the effect of the simile the narrator uses to describe her feelings about writing her first poem : its like having ones first baby, 2 ) The Narrator is also , symbolically giving birth to a new version of herself .Discuss this statement with reference from the story. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). Father File I played an important role in the narrators Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. 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. 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? I have a question. The fact that she wants to share her work represents her improved confidence, and the cock flapping its wings and squawking symbolises excitement and hope for the future. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. Boys and girls may be separated. (The winter sunas we were.) 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 narrator had been kicked off the school choir because her voice is too deep, and hence she decides she is not a good singer. 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. Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! what is the theme, mood, tone of the story? 6.explain why the following statement is false What does that expression mean? 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? Explain your answer. The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. 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