What causes this trait? Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) 12 St Christopher on the Parade - Marita van der Vyver (p 31) 18 The suit continued - Siphiwo Mahala (p 35) 20 Elvis on Fortieth Street - Michael Weeder (p 43) 25 School Photos - Diane Awerbuck (p 47) 28 A better life for you, Mums - Zulfah Otto-Sallies (p 53) 31 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 . identify the figure of speech in this line? However the poem is about a woman giving birth. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: (without a wordstaring at me.) She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. She carries on with her life, studying well, especially to please her sister who is paying for her education. The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. Also the fact that the narrator wants to become a praise poet symbolically and literally suggests she has found something in her life that makes her feel confident about herself. How is the narrators friendship with Bulelwa relevant to the main theme of this story? The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. 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. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker You will find some that refer to the use of figures of speech. 3. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. To be independent of others. Thanks for the comment MPHO. 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?? a). 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. /Width 1500 When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. Life and career. I need help. 2. 3. "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". What is the turning point of the narrators life? 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? It might be an effective comparison. Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 3. 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. 24-October-1958. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. 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. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. just perfect how does the story title of the story relate to the narrators achievements. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 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. I would agree with you. Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). 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. Who is the main character? So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? It does not store any personal data. In which point of view is the story narrated? Causing such a stir Father File I played an important role in the narrators Others follow her around out of curiosity, too proud to actually ask what is going on, and she decides not to tell them unless she is directly asked. 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? 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+ For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . I only came across one other figure of speech. I used to describe it as dry grass in winter, Explain the sustainability of this figure of speech as used. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? << Gcina Mhlophe. Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. When Bulelwa stands by the narrator when the other girls tease the narrator about not liking boys. Your help is really appreciated I just dont know how to thank you guys because the summary is the best..thank you very much. 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. She is pleased with it, and loves the way it sounds when she reads it out- for the first time, she loves the sound of her voice. /Length 2612 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? What does she mean by I used to describe it as dry grass in winter?, Where exactly and what happened for the narrator to change her mindset and what was the guy who played rugby that the narrator loved. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. endobj 4:Refer to the story as a whole The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. What type of narration is used? The strong looking short stick that the praise poet uses may be symbolism for strength. 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? 4. 19 0 obj Some girls were force to be my part time friends. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Can u explain why she approves her physical features and has a smile that wouldnt leave her face ? Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone.. Can you give me the names of the following people Which part in the story do you consider to be the climax? She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. This would mean the feeling has been long-term, and the lack of confidence has morphed into insecurity, which stems far deeper. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. what is the theme, mood, tone of the story? 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling B) why the narrator runs to her room She was in awe of what was happening. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? 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. 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. C.church minister. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? In the end, though, she decides to cause a stir among the school, and accepts him. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. 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. Theme of self discovery in this short story .if I write the girl has low self-esteem. Characters 1. For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . /N 3 His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. >> what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. vl R l9bqf(FK.Nrt BD.B'Zj*vhu/rL;X5Tw7G>sA=sXX$o58rcV9P:q+Ytga^?Ft"]AO"U_.tr;FsF#-^rhsgEywOBMx{*Io idxvQPpNjKcU80c*AN*kK>_8eK./6@ )5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. 2612 The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. 148-150 & fn35 ) on the way the Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? =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. 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. Just to add on the above mentioned characters. Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 4.refer to the paragraphIt was a Monday afternoon Quote six consecutive words from the text to prove that the following is false. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. 2 summarise the reason the narrator calls some girls her part time friends. I dont really know if there is a part two for the story. mention two points It suggests the choir was very good at singing. Is the speaker a round or a flat character? These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. 2. Father fikeni pays for speaker education. 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 Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. characters of the story ? .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. Was Gcina mhlophe a pessimist or an optimist kind of person? The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? 3. when the speaker says protestations what does she mean? /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] I never had a child,but the great feeling that swept over me was too overwhelming for words,maybe thats how people feel when they have their first babe.. /Quality 60 It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. Explain what this means? 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. 2.Explain why the following statement is false:the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her She reads a lot. 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. 2.How event or events agree to the title. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? Our Story Magic. She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. 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. 7. She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? Thanks for the comment Victor. 5. why does the young boy run to yhe girls? Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". [7A\SwBOK/X/_Q>QG[ `Aaac#*Z;8cq>[&IIMST`kh&45YYF9=X_,,S-,Y)YXmk]c}jc-v};]N"&1=xtv(}'{'IY) -rqr.d._xpUZMvm=+KG^WWbj>:>>>v}/avO8 4 . These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo Explain your answer. 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. /Length 5294 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. b). Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. She reads a lot. Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. The climax most likely occurs when the narrator sees the praise poet. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. The narrator is used to feeling excluded and being made fun of by the girls in her dormitory, and even the boys in her class. She found the idea ridiculous, not because she didnt like him- quite the contrary, she found him good looking- but because she didnt believe he could like her. This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Explain? To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. Can you help me with this question. 201092 Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. It was mentioned that the narrators classmates used to do their schoolwork too late, what does this imply about how the narrators classmates treat their schoolwork? I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. What is the theme? Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Thanks for the comment Nsina. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. /BitsPerComponent 8 Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. 5. She really doesnt know her own identity. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story transforming knowledge of conquered peoples living in the very territory claimed by the Xhosa story-teller". Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. 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 girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. ' 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]. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. What did he see in her? Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? What does this tell us about the character? The story seems autobiographical and not fiction. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. 1. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. 3.climax of the story. I would agree. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. 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. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. When the speaker says protestations she means that she is.. 1.What is the message of the story He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. 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. She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. From the ease with which the words flow and the lack of elaboration or explanation as to why she feels this way about her looks, the readers may notice that she puts herself down almost naturally- as though she is used to doing so. So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. 5 . 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. 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. 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. 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. Many girls looked the way when I walked past or towards them and many unkind remarks were whispered behind my back. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! explain the comparison in this figure of speech. transformation. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. Can u help me with the following. I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. 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. He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. The narrator due to her insecurity couldnt imagine that a boy, particularly a good-looking boy, would be interested in her. What are character traits and personal traits in the story ? C) happy to join the choir 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. 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. 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. 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