The girls didnt approve of the relationship. 3. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? %PDF-1.4 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 A) eager to join the choir Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? He played rugby and was proposing love to the narrator (Gcina) What does that mean? 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. 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. /Quality 60 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? If only to spite the other girls in her class. To what she became now. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. The fact that the other girls in the school tease the narrator about her looks (and boys) may also be significant as she is being isolated by her peers due to how she looks and feels about boys. 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. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. Thanks for the comment Pinky. The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. 2.what is the most important social condition of the story Explain what this means? Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? a). In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. discuss your answer. The strong looking short stick that the praise poet uses may be symbolism for strength. Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. % Justify the statement What does the narrator means when she says (im forever buried in my books). 2. Brand new Book. After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. 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. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. It is that moment that she truly loves herself. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? Your email address will not be published. Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. She is being reborn. She feels happy and good about herself. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? She develops - changes. I want a summary for Transforming Moments. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. I need help. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. 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. Cant you also analyse poems for us? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 3. In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent ? discuss your view. 2.Self Actualization 22 0 obj 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: Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . c.immerse someone in water. 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. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. /DecodeParms [null << She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her, Do you think the narrotor admires the boy from Port Elizabeth? Im not sure. When the speaker says protestations means 93-122). It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. Hello Dermot 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. /Width 1500 She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story The book can be found here. << Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 20 0 obj This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker Is this an effective comparison? Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, Just to add on the above mentioned characters. In which point of view is the story narrated? Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. 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. 3.climax of the story. It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. A.sprinkle someone with water 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. 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. Refer to the following: Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! Of the story The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. They thought he was too good for me,they claimed he was a city boy and should therefore go for a city girl. Refresh and try again. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. How is isolation a theme in this short story? When Bulelwa stands by the narrator when the other girls tease the narrator about not liking boys. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? This only comes at the end of the story. /Subtype /Image Substantiate. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. And this I was forever buried in my books? 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. I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. 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: Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. ' Zk! $l$T4QOt"y\b)AI&NI$R$)TIj"]&=&!:dGrY@^O$ _%?P(&OJEBN9J@y@yCR nXZOD}J}/G3k{%Ow_.'_!JQ@SVF=IEbbbb5Q%O@%!ByM:e0G7 e%e[(R0`3R46i^)*n*|"fLUomO0j&jajj.w_4zj=U45n4hZZZ^0Tf%9->=cXgN]. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. Meaning of the following idiomatic The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. 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. What did he see in her? Explain this comparison , and say what it tells us about her self-image. 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 . Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. 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. 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. Besides her being a good-natured and hard-working person, it is possible that Father Fikeni knew there would be a praise poet in town, and wanted to take the narrator along with him for the event. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. 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. D)what does the extract reveal about the narrators character 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? 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? can you please compare the first paragraph with the last two paragraphs to show how much the narrator has changed, Give the state of the story in Chronological occurrence, Why girls at school approve of the rugby boys interest in the speaker. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. Type of figure of speech They kicked her out choir, Meaning of set the whole school on fire according to the story, Well the boy didnt leave me alone but many girls did. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? Clear rating. identify the figure of speech in this line. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. Significance of geography book in these short story. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. 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 Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? Explain your answer. 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. 1.) The church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. A praise poet. Language: English. He indicates that while the She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. (without a wordstaring at me.) She reads a lot. Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. 5 . why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. B) too ugly to join the choir There were many remarks too that I was ugly and did not have any fashionable clothes. His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. I would be glad if you can assist me. Why does the speaker leave? sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. 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