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 Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. Why had father fikeni taken the narrator to the imbongi? He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. She feels happy and good about herself. And can you pleas help me identify some of the other figure of speech in this short story that i might not be aware of. 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. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi 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. It might be an effective comparison. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. 3 wht is narattor opinion abt bulelwa substantiate u answr with reference, 1. 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? What does the narrator means when she says (im forever buried in my books). She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? 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. Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. The praise poet. Helping her to regain her confidence. Is it true or false support your answer? By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. Your help is really appreciated I just dont know how to thank you guys because the summary is the best..thank you very much. 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 Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. 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 narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. February 16, 2020. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? A) eager to join the choir What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . 3.climax of the story. 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. They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. 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. The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. What causes this trait? b). What does that mean? Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. The winter sun.as we were This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false 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. Our Story Magic. Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? 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.. 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. Some symbolism in the story includes the narrators school uniform. What does that expression mean? But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain 2. Explain the mataphor in paragraph 4(.. And set the whole school on fire). by. Which is ironic because that is what is happening the narrator. She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. 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. 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. Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. 3.Read the sentence..I left. She has never heard of a woman praise poet, but she is sure she can be the first one, and she knows Father Fikeni would agree. /N 3 To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker Kicked out of the school choir For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. 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. Cant you also analyse poems for us? xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? 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: It may also be a case that Mhlophe is exploring the theme of independence. Is the setting an important aspect of the story? These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The story seems autobiographical and not fiction. What are character traits and personal traits in the story ? 1 what does the cock symbolise? Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. z3iJ/& 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. % Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. The cock flapping his wings and crowing at the narrator may also have some symbolic significance. Father File I played an important role in the narrators Who is the main character? 4. Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. The narrator due to her insecurity couldnt imagine that a boy, particularly a good-looking boy, would be interested in her. what is the theme, mood, tone of the story? 7. What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? 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. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. 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. /Width 1500 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. 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. To regain her composure and confidence. The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? 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. 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. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. 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. Refer to the following: 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. She sees hope for the first time in her life. 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? Why does the speaker leave? Village People by Bessie Head 7. 4.which scene do you think represents the climax of the strory? 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. Hi..please help me to answer this questions. Boys and girls may be separated. Thanks for the comment Victor. After a while , i even stopped combing it , * explain the comparison in this figure of speech, 1 what do word that simply collected trophies imply about the school choir. Is the speaker a round or a flat character? In which point of view is the story narrated? Her influence on the nation. Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. 3 . The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. 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? She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. .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' What kind of narrator does the story use? 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. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? /Length 5294 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. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 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. Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. 18 0 obj Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? (The winter sunas we were.) The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. Hi Dermot please help here. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? briefly explain the mood during the climax By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. This is a link back to her love for reading- she said she reads to keep herself alive, emphasising her passion for it. What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. It suggests the choir was very good at singing. /Type /XObject The destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. 7. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. How is isolation a theme in this short story? It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. Is this an effective comparison? 3 The church Minister It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. This is a hint that it will play a larger role later in the story. Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world Father fikeni pays for speaker education. 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. 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. Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 1. ' 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]. 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 We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. 3. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story 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. 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. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? She carries on with her life, studying well, especially to please her sister who is paying for her education. 5.Discuss how the narrator changes during the cause of the story. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? To be independent of others. If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. 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. 2612 Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. I was forever buried in my books what does that mean?? 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. 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 Can u help me with the following. whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. 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?? The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. At least in the eyes of the speaker. Thanks for the comment ODA. Hello Dermot From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. 2.How event or events agree to the title. discuss your view. Why does the protagonist join the church 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. His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. 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 . Anx their personal traits Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. 2 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. I need help guys what do the words that simply collected trophies imply about school choir.? In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. 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 . 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. Im not sure. Some girls were force to be my part time friends. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? 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. Thanks for the comment Christinah. Continue with Recommended Cookies. why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? Mhlophe may be doing so in order to be inclusive. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) 1. 2. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. 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. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 2. One of the narrators talent is singing and she becomes a valued member of school choir, 2 choose one word to complete 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. The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. Thanks for the comment Pinky. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? 2. 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. Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ She has just discovered her passion and is yet to begin her journey- it is a fresh slate. [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 3. The strong looking short stick that the praise poet uses may be symbolism for strength. 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