2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story 1. It is also possible that as the narrator finds it difficult to like herself she also finds it difficult to understand that somebody else might like her for who she is. Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain explain the comparison in this speech. 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. 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. 3.Talent development. The praise poet. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> To what extent has the narrators behavior at church helped In boosting her self-confidence? How is isolation a theme in this short story? No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. 3. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. Im not sure. Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. Significance of geography book in these short story. identify the figure of speech in this line. Brand new Book. The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. /Filter /FlateDecode Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta 5. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. Some critics might also suggest that the hidden independence which the narrator displayed earlier in the story is actually coming to the forefront as the story ends. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. 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. This is a hint that it will play a larger role later in the story. 3. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. In the opening paragraph of the story the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter . Why do the speaker refers to herself as miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? /BitsPerComponent 8 She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 23 0 obj 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 . Extract 1 Her sister has the money to pay for her education. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. 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. 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. High school where girls can be boarders - dormitory. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. 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. To regain her composure and confidence. May you please explain the plot development of Transforming Moments , including exposition, rising action , climax and resolution. 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. 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. 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. /ColorSpace 18 0 R She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. Cant you also analyse poems for us? Which is ironic because that is what is happening the narrator. She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. 2.why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? It does not store any personal data. This confidence is more noticeable in the last two paragraphs of the story. The book can be found here. Why is this statement false. 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. 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 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. 1) explain briefly why the narrator attends this specific meeting? Consider the following line Some girls were forced to be my part time friend For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. Is the setting an important aspect of the story? 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. Thanks for the comment Nsina. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. Explain? Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. 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. Manage Settings Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. B) why the narrator runs to her room She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. 4. Give a reason for your answer, =How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village, =is the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs fikile, =in what is Imbongi She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. One of the narrators talent is singing and she becomes a valued member of school choir, 2 choose one word to complete Your email address will not be published. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker This means he saw the potential in the narrator early on. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? identify the figure of speech in this line? The second quote is a metaphor. What causes this trait? Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. Hello. 2 discuss the protagonist opinion about BULELWA ? Language: English. Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. 3. 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. 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.. If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. I have a question. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Specifically, there was a girl named Bulelwa who had a lovely voice, and would stand by the narrator when other girls made fun of her for her lack of interest in boys. 7. Discuss. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] Your email address will not be published. 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. Rate this book. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? 2.How event or events agree to the title. 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. A.sprinkle someone with water She really doesnt know her own identity. 19 0 obj Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. However if you go through the questions asked by other visitors. 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. The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. The story revolves around her. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. 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 . Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. 3. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. Paperback. The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? What is the theme? Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. Can You Please help With This Question..Is The Narrator an admirable character?Discuss Your view, Name two things that prevent the narrator from having miss Newham as his girlfriend. (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Gcina Mhlophe has written many children's books as well as adult audience . Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. 1. The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. To what she became now. >> There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. % Just as a pregnancy can have its difficulties and then the sense of relief when the child is born. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7 X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; 20 0 obj This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. 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.. When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. briefly explain the mood during the climax Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. Which suggests that the narrator is concerned about self-image. C) happy to join the choir It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. There were many remarks too that I was ugly and did not have any fashionable clothes. "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. Sizwe. But Mhlophe is also a restorative nostalgic in that, 2 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. 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. Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? give two reasons for your answers, Quote no more six consecutive words from text to prove that the following statement is false: Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? Discuss this theme, Four things the narrator did not like about herself at this stage, What does the narrator mean by I felt baptized, Mention any two outstanding qualities that are unique to the narrators character in her studies, How the author origins shaped her destiny, One of the themes in the short story is self discovery , can u discuss how is the theme relevant to the story, 1.who called him Cira Discuss. She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . I would agree with you. Support your answer. It is possible that Mhlophe is using the cock to symbolise not only excitement (flapping wings) but also the fact that the narrator has found her voice. While Mrs Fikeni seems to also be a decent woman. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. vl R l9bqf(FK.Nrt BD.B'Zj*vhu/rL;X5Tw7G>sA=sXX$o58rcV9P:q+Ytga^?Ft"]AO"U_.tr;FsF#-^rhsgEywOBMx{*Io idxvQPpNjKcU80c*AN*kK>_8eK./6@ )5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. 3.what is the setting of the story. The other girls have already turned their nose up at her, for they think he can do far better. I need help. 4. She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. She has just discovered her passion and is yet to begin her journey- it is a fresh slate. It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. a). I need help. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%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 is the turning point of the narrators life? If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. 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. At least in the eyes of the speaker. 2.Self Actualization 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. stream After that, the praise poet comes down to meet Father Fikeni, and the narrator is introduced to him as an excellent student. (line 2-4 Ive never hadtheir first babe. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. 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: 3. It is a short story told in first-person narrative. What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. 1.Self Discovery 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. If you mean by visiting the praise poet then yes I do believe the narrator has grown as a person by looking at the praise poet in action. 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