93-122). The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. 2.Self Actualization Why does the protagonist join the church choir Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? 1. /Quality 60 But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. In light of the above extract,put yourself in the shoes of the narrator and write a diary entry expressing your feelings about the whole situation (Especially the reaction of everybody towards this relationship). A.sprinkle someone with water To be independent of others. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The speaker was from the poor family. Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. What was the English teacher when he saw the narrator with a boyfriend. 6. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. The title is apt, for this story follows the narrator through defining moments in her life. /Width 1500 February 16, 2020. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. What kind of narrator does the story use? 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. 2.what is the most important social condition of the story Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. If only to spite the other girls in her class. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. Something that is noticeable a little later on in the story. 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . Gcina Mhlophe speaks so little if anything about her family, especially her parents, the focus is on her and on how she became this successful author, poet and speaker that she is today. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. /N 3 >>] This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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? The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? /Type /XObject /DecodeParms [null << 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+ In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent ? It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. 1. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. She was in awe of what was happening. Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. 2 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. ' 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]. She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. 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. 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi 3.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? 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. 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. Discuss. 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. 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 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. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. briefly explain the mood during the climax 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? Substantiate your opinion with reference to the text, Can you please give me the climax of the story ( transforming moments ). 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice 3. 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.. Characters 1. When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. Sizwe- the good looking boy from Port Elizabeth. /Length 2612 One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. C) happy to join the choir 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. 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. a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed Hello. 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 . 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. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. 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. 4. (It can be in ur own words), The background and setting, also how they relate to the themes, How these theme relate to the background and setting of the story, Did the narrators academic success result in a fulfilling life for her. We may even wonder if this is borne from the experiences of Mhlophe herself, because of the authenticity and relatability with which the words are written. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. 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. It is also to be pointed out that Transforming Moments is rich in narration and description as opposed to dialogue. Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. Her sister has the money to pay for her education. 4 . 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. 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. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. a). 3. when the speaker says protestations what does she mean? Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? What causes this trait? endobj The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. Which part in the story do you consider to be the climax? 23 0 obj )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? transformation. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. 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. And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. a)The narrator is very happy with her life because she is academically successful Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? A praise poet. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. She is joining the school choir in order top progress and she knows the praise poet can advance her to her dream of becoming a praise poet. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. 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. Im not sure. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. The Question is.. 3.Read the sentence..I left. The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. Transforming Moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. She feels happy and good about herself. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. 19 0 obj Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. 2. Some girls were force to be my part time friends. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker 1. His eyes flashings. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK 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. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of 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. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. Thanks for the comment ODA. Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. 7. the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! In this 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. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) I need help. 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. 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