1.Self Discovery INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. explain your answer how. 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. 4why she feels this way. It might be an effective comparison. Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. 8. do you think tbe trip will have a positive influence on the speakers future? Good day, which type of characterization is this story and why? Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. 3.what is the setting of the story. The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? >> Possible by three things. Just to add on the above mentioned characters. Transforming moments Gcina Mhlophe. 2.what is the genre of the story /ColorSpace 18 0 R Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this shory. The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. 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. This self-love came from her acceptance of herself- and this stemmed from her finding her footing and identity. 2. Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? 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. Hence, the way Father and Mrs. Fikeni do not single her out for special treatment, but rather include her as though she is one of them, makes her feel wanted and comfortable. 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. 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. 4.discuss the appropriateness of the title of the short story. 5.state two reasons For the speaker to finally join their church choir. Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. 10.why do we say that this story is told or narrated in the first person. 1 identify the figure of speech in the sentence above. What is the theme? Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! Id like to ask for help in the following questions . _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo 1. explain why the speaker refers to herself as Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class? How is the narrators friendship with Bulelwa relevant to the main theme of this story? 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. He indicates that while the [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 in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? When she found something she was good at, her insecurity became her strength. endstream 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. Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. Its a simile comparing the winter sun with lazy girls. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! 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.. 2. Hello Dermot 1. describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. 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 book is called Changes (An Anthology of Short Stories) which is edited by Brian Walter. 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: Can u explain why she approves her physical features and has a smile that wouldnt leave her face ? In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Book Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? (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. Sizwe. We once again notice a mention of the narrators financial status- her sister is paying for her education, which spurs her to work hard. 3. when the speaker says protestations what does she mean? As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? The 17 year old narrator feels unsure of herself quote 4 conservative words that suggest self doubts from paragraph line 3. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. Why ? 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. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. 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. 2 Her first boyfriend Hi Dermot can you help me with this question what is the setting of this story and did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her. 3. 2. To what she became now. 3. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone.. Can you give me the names of the following people I would agree. Though she is insecure about her looks she appears to have the ability to think for herself. What are character traits and personal traits in the story ? quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. 3. Explain the mataphor in paragraph 4(.. And set the whole school on fire). b). The destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". 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. 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 .. 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. /Length 5294 What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. Why did a narrator said that the boy was crazy . Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. 1 what does the cock symbolise? Can you please help with the climax of the story.. identify the climax, The school teachers relationship to the narrator. Transforming Moments | Summary She feels happy and good about herself. Your email address will not be published. 1. Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. 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 E6S2)212 "l+&Y4P%\%g|eTI (L 0_&l2E 9r9h xgIbifSb1+MxL0oE%YmhYh~S=zU&AYl/ $ZU m@O l^'lsk.+7o9V;?#I3eEKDd9i,UQ h6'~khu_ }9PIo= C#$n?z}[1 19 0 obj As time wears on, she is able to grasp her identity- at that moment, the namelessness holds a new meaning. 2.what is the most important social condition of the story I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) 3:Discuss the proragonists opinion about Bulelwa 4. Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? 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. And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. Please give a reason why the narrator does not really know the new boy at school. What is the narrative style used by the writer? 2. Who in the story treated her with respect? Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story Thanks for the comment Victor. 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. The theme of self-love has been prevalent throughout the story, beginning with the complete lack thereof. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. Thanks for the comment MPHO. Discuss. 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? Paperback. The narrator is the protagonist in the story. Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. << The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". How is isolation a theme in this short story? What type of narration is used? Father fikeni pays for speaker education. What does that expression mean? Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? She is not following anyones lead. 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. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. She develops - changes. 6.explain why the following statement is false Mhlophe seems to be a fantastic writer and I am curious to know more about her, and which of her work is being studied above. Our Story Magic. Mhlophe may be doing so in order to be inclusive. For the narrator he is the impetus for change in her life. 3. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. Hi Dermot please help here. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS Gcina Mhlope. Language: English Curriculum Alignment: CAPS aligned Publication Date: 2017-06-29 Grade: 12 Audience: Learners Teachers Type: Digital document Your email address will not be published. Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? endobj The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. 4. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. Village People by Bessie Head 7. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? She is pleased with it, and loves the way it sounds when she reads it out- for the first time, she loves the sound of her voice. 3.Read the sentence..I left. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. /Type /XObject The other girls dont seem to be able to accept that the narrator has a right to be disinterested when it comes to boys. Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. It is possible that Mhlophe is suggesting that the narrator has the ability to appreciate talent. The book can be found here. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. During which time i was frozen and dumb from disbelief and God knows what else The problem starts with the fact that the narrator (at seventeen) doesnt believe in herself. It is an unforgettable experience for the narrator, and she is inspired. C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 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. I want a summary for Transforming Moments. 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. Your help will be much appreciated. There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. Refresh and try again. It may also be important that the narrator compares herself physically to how other girls look as this would again play on the theme of confidence or rather the lack of it. Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. Her influence on the nation. Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. 3. I need help. Thanks for the comment Nkosinathi. 3.climax of the story. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? From the very beginning, we see that the narrator is low on self-esteem- it starts with a lack of confidence about her looks. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. Others follow her around out of curiosity, too proud to actually ask what is going on, and she decides not to tell them unless she is directly asked. what is the high point (climax? The story is about the narrator who changes from someone who has a low self-esteem to a confident female praise poet within a short space of time due to an encounter with a praise poet. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. mention two points 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. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). 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 As expected, there is an uproar, but she and the boy end up becoming quite good friends. This is another example of an insecurity formed by the comments of others. As the title says, the narrator talks about specific moments- often one which leads to another. briefly explain the mood during the climax She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. 2. Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. If I write one love to Lough and one does not I am I wrong. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? Your email address will not be published. The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. The strong looking short stick that the praise poet uses may be symbolism for strength. 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. She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? 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. He may have also noticed her timid nature and wanted to continue helping her build confidence and gain inspiration. She has been writing and performing on stage and screen for the past 21 years. C) happy to join the choir Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. 1.In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent? The second quote is a metaphor. The fact that Mhlophe also uses imagery of a birth occurring could also be important because if anything the narrator is being reborn. C.church minister. 1.What does the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. Why do you think it was wrong to kick out the narrator from the choir. stream Gcina Mhlophe. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. 2 The speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fiken Discuss your veiw. Explain your answer. 4.Discuss protagonists opinion about bulelwa? B.community elders. It proves to be fruitful, as she and the boys become friends. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Thanks for the comment Nokukhany. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . Different in characteristics of child and mother. You will find some that refer to the use of figures of speech. The story begins with the narrator introducing herself as a seventeen-year-old high school student who is battling insecurity about here self-image. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. I only came across one other figure of speech. Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. This confidence is more noticeable in the last two paragraphs of the story. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. Just as a pregnancy can have its difficulties and then the sense of relief when the child is born. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. =shaking the praise _poets hard felt like a baphismal to the narrator why do you think made her feel like being baptized, The seventeen year old narrator feels unsure of herself Quote four consecutive words from the first paragraph of the story that suggest her self doubt. It is that moment that she truly loves herself. 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. what is the theme, mood, tone of the story? What did he see in her? Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? 5 . Can you help me with this question. They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. Why had Father Fikeni taken the narrator to meet Imbongi? Thanks for the comment ODA. Meaning of the following idiomatic What is the lesson of the story? 5. Could be that she saw Father Fikeni as a father figure in her life, she also adored his wife. PLOT Opening : The narrator is academically successful and teachers are impressed with her Rising action : She has a poor self-image, refuses the advances of an attractive boy and experiences jealousy and hostility at the hands of other girls Climax : She is inspired when she sees and imbongi'sbrilliant performance Falling action : She realises she has found her vocation The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. They thought the boy was too good for the narrator. Although she is a brilliant learner who produces excellent results, she has low self esteem because she believes she is ugly. endobj That she can be herself when she is around him and his family. identify the figure of speech in this line. A.tribal chief. Written in a variety of styles and voices, ranging from anecdotal memory to historical moment to . Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. Is the setting an important aspect of the story? The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. The narrator is worried about her self . Two outstanding qualities that the unique to the narrators character in her studies, 1.what is the main conflict in the story The narrator is told by the school choir teacher that her voice is too deep, and she should either sing with the boys or leave. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Thanks for the comment Nsina. Support your answer. /N 3 Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. It is interesting that the narrator remains unnamed throughout the story, despite the names of several other characters- even random ones- being mentioned. If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? D.praise poet. 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. Which part in the story do you consider to be the climax? The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? 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. She also helps the other girls with their English Literature. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? Firstly she meets her first boyfriend in school. 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. Num-01-Introduction to Numerical analysis -( Edited)-English. 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. His eyes flashings. Sign Up Privacy Terms About Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) Book 227 people like this topic These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. The other girls have already turned their nose up at her, for they think he can do far better. Language: English. 4:Refer to the story as a whole 4.refer to the paragraphIt was a Monday afternoon Quote six consecutive words from the text to prove that the following is false. 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. The story revolves around her. Want to Read. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? 1 Her school friend with a beautiful singing voice To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. B) why the narrator runs to her room She reads a lot. For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . What is the main reason father fikeni takes the narrator to the village? Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. The title is apt, for this story follows the narrator through defining moments in her life. %PDF-1.4 Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? Who is most influential in bringing about this change in the narrator, Why does the narrator describe her hair as the dry grass in winter. This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. transformation. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . Transforming Moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? 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. Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. Refer to the following: Explain what this means? Support by quoting from the story. 22 0 obj /Width 1500 ' 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]. 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