23 0 obj Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. 3.what expression did the narrator have of herself meeting the imbongi? Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. Identify the figure of speech in Stopped combing it, b.Explain the comparison in this figure of speech, I want the rising action about Transforming moments by Gcina Mhlope, What attracted the boy to like the narrator, Hello .. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe Setting: Eastern Cape - perhaps 1970 s. 17 and in Std 9. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. The other girls have already turned their nose up at her, for they think he can do far better. 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 . 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. 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. Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? 4. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. 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. To show her that she too might like to become a praise poet. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. 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. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. 1. Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? 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. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. (without a wordstaring at me.) Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. what is the comparison in this figure of speech? What do you think made her feel like being baptized? He is a praise poet, and the narrator is amazed by his speech. Discuss the effectiveness of the title transforming moments. The book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. May you please explain the plot development of Transforming Moments , including exposition, rising action , climax and resolution. As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. 1. You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? /N 3 The church minister, Father Fikeni, invites the narrator to spend the weekend with his family. Why is this statement false. Meaning of the following idiomatic A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. It gives a true meaning to the word resonance. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 2.what is the genre of the story 3. %PDF-1.4 His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. 4.0,`
3p H.Hi@A> Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. Who is the main character? 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. It is possible that Mhlophe is suggesting that the narrator has the ability to appreciate talent. In the opening paragraph the narrator describes her hair asdry grass in winter .Please explain this comparison, and say what it tells us about her self-image. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. Hello. Im assuming it is to show respect and gratitude for those who are in leadership roles. In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent ? Helping her to regain her confidence. 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. I would agree. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. Explain? Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? I think she is from a poor family as she could not do her hair, she does not have nice school uniform and has used a plastic bag to carry her necessities when going with the minister. hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. Thanks for the comment Ndodzo. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. State whether the following statement is true or false the speaker was from a poor family support your answer. B) why the narrator runs to her room Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. 1. It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. /Filter /FlateDecode The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. 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. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? ), Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. /Length 2612 It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. 2. 1. However the poem is about a woman giving birth. Father Fikeni appears to be a decent man and takes an interest in the speaker. 2.do you think the narrator would have become a poet without father fikeni s influence?give a reason for your answer. 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. She spends time with the ministers wife, watching her knit, and then is told by the minister that they had to go, much to her confusion. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. endobj A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. Was Gcina mhlophe a pessimist or an optimist kind of person? 7 .Does the main character make correct decisions?explain The winter sun.as we were /Interpolate true 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. why does the narrator find it difficult to express her thoughts while she is in the presence of the imbongi? 3. 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: How is isolation a theme in this short story? Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. Manage Settings Transforming Moments is a story written by Gcina Mhlophe, a South African writer, activist and storyteller. /Type /XObject Mhlophe is preoccupied with the loss, the traumatic rupture between the present and the past. 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. Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. briefly explain the mood during the climax Kicked out of the school choir Why ? At the time, the students made comments that he was too good for her, which may have contributed to her rejecting him multiple times. Is the setting an important aspect of the story? 2612 Is this an effective comparison? Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document 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 other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. What does this tell us about the character? Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? 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. c.immerse someone in water. She develops - changes. 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.. The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. transforming knowledge of conquered peoples living in the very territory claimed by the Xhosa story-teller". Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . >> Explain how the conflict is resolved Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. His eyes flashings. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. [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 How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? Thanks for the comment MPHO. 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi Support your answer. The narrator doesnt seem to realise that she is being ironic. 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. 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. 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. endobj 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It is also a full circle for the narrator in terms of her voice- she was insecure about it because she was told it was too deep, but now as she reads her poem aloud, it sounds clear and bold. The Fur Coat by Sean O'Faolain8. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. 3. Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. explain your answer how. endobj The girl was unsure of her self .I am I wrong. He indicates that while the He may have also noticed her timid nature and wanted to continue helping her build confidence and gain inspiration. Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. What kind of narrator does the story use? 2 Explain how sizwe helped in boosting the narrators self esteem, 1 why the statement is false And why the name of the narrator is not mentioned? 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.. 3.Talent development. I would need to read the story again to answer your question. does the girl go into a relationship with the boy from school. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. It does not store any personal data. 3 . Your email address will not be published. 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. 201092 Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. 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. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. What is the narrative style used by the writer? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. 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. For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . 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. 4. 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. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? The narrator is worried about her self . x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 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. She produced and performed on a CD for children with Ladysmith . 2. Again it seems to be that the narrator is able to think for herself. 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. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Firstly she meets her first boyfriend, secondly she joins the choir and finally she becomes a praise poet. 4why she feels this way. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? >>] In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Gcina Mhlophe. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. Refresh and try again. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. 1.) 5. >> Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this short story? The praise poet. There were many remarks too that I was ugly and did not have any fashionable clothes. It represents her hope to make a mark for herself in the world as the first woman praise poet. The narrator appreciated Bulelwas talent as a singer and says I can listen to her all my life. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. 2.who in this story treated her respect? Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? Interestingly, the cocks loud voice is described just as the narrator herself finally found her own voice. I dont really know if there is a part two for the story. A1vjp zN6p\W
pG@ Life and career. However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. Why did the narrator think the good-looking boy (Sizwe) What caused the exciting feeling when the narrator wrote her first poem. 2 do you think the activity contributed to her growth? 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. 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. The narrator said she has never had a baby but the feeling she was feeling after writing her first poem was too overwhelming for words and maybe it was how people feel when they have their first baby. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. 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. 1.Why is her meeting with the imbongi a moment of transformation for the narrator? During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else Our Story Magic. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. (a)identify the narrators tone in these lines. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic 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 Anx their personal traits What had set the whole school on fire. Your email address will not be published. Has#=.wc)VarRVm^^--jyp^hv9hD[)7Zn FWfdBIly@QzJ The girls didnt approve of the relationship. TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf 2. That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. Father Fikeni is aware of the difficulties that the narrator is experiencing in school. Thanks. Just as someone might write an autobiography about their life so too is the narrator bringing the reader through her life. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her, Do you think the narrotor admires the boy from Port Elizabeth? She is being reborn. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? b). 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 The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. In the end, though, she decides to cause a stir among the school, and accepts him. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) Thanks for the comment Christinah. What causes this trait? Substantiate. A.tribal chief. /Height 1125 He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. A praise poet. Father fikeni pays for speaker education. Gcina Mhlophe. If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? She was in awe of what was happening. 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