Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. 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.. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. Clear rating. She is unnamed, because the journey to make her name known to the world is just starting. /Height 1125 The narrator states that Father Fikeni had a soft spot on me. 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. 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Just to add on the above mentioned characters. 1.In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent? z3iJ/& The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. 2 why did narator found difficult to rxpress her though while during the imbongi Which suggests that the narrator is concerned about self-image. explain the comparison in this speech. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were . 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. What does the narrator means when she says (im forever buried in my books). 448K subscribers Dr Gcina Mhlophe, is an award-winning poet, writer and an activist who has played a remarkable role in spreading the activism in reading and writing. B) too ugly to join the choir The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. She was in awe of what was happening. See additional later comments in this chapter ( pp. I only came across one other figure of speech. What is the lesson of the story? 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. She really doesnt know her own identity. He manages to literally transform the narrator and take the narrator out of her shell. 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. Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. This is another aspect that draws us closer to the character- we see every interaction and incident from purely her memory and perspective, which gives us a better understanding of her as a person. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. 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?? Hello Dermot 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. 1) explain briefly why the narrator attends this specific meeting? x]Yp[W,[(02UiPK64 2 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. 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. To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. It proves to be fruitful, as she and the boys become friends. ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7 X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; However there would also be some secondary themes which include isolation, independence, acceptance and change. 2. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. 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. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! Explain your answer. /ColorSpace 18 0 R By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. What type of narration is used? There were many remarks too that I was ugly and did not have any fashionable clothes. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. What does Father Fikeni do in order to play a role in the narrator changing her old ways. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. Is it true or false support your answer? How is the narrators friendship with Bulelwa relevant to the main theme of this story? Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? 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. (The winter sunas we were.) This only comes at the end of the story. It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? 3 The church Minister If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING - YouTube 0:00 / 14:55 TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING Mrs OMG - Extraordinary English 1.62K subscribers. Anx their personal traits endobj Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? She is being reborn. 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. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? endobj The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. 3.what kind of narrator does this story use? 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. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story 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: 7. How Gcina felt after self Discovery or after she witnessed the praise poet? 1.In the opening paragraph the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter explain this comparison, and say what it tells us about her self_ image. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. Can u tell us the Moral of the short story transforming moments. She sees hope for the first time in her life. TITLE Transforming means change from one state to another. What is the turning point of the narrators life? discuss your view. may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? It can also be used in a different context that may not be sound based. She is at the top of the class, liked and praised by all teachers, but it does not do much for her confidence. You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. Explain what this means? D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. 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. 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 To what she became now. What does the speaker mean when she says protestation? The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. characters of the story ? Is this an effective comparison? McManus, Dermot. The narrator had been kicked off the school choir because her voice is too deep, and hence she decides she is not a good singer. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed Do you think the narrator admires the boy from port Elizabeth??? Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. .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' 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 . 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. 4.refer to the paragraphIt was a Monday afternoon Quote six consecutive words from the text to prove that the following is false. Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. 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. Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. 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. -The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? 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. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Hi Dermot please help here. Gcina Mhlophe is a South African actress, playwright, poet, director and activist. What kind of narrator does the story use? 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. 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. The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. >>] "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". Life and career. 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. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir The narrator is worried about her self- Id like to ask for help in the following questions . She is more confident than she has been throughout the story and is no longer concerned about others taunting her over her looks or the fact that she does not play on the sports field. The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. %PDF-1.4 Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. 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. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. 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. 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 Village People by Bessie Head 7. She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. Cira- the praise poet who performed during the meeting in Tsolo and the one who contributed in changing the narrators life style. 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? 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