3.what is the setting of the story. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). How did the narrator see herself when she was a teenager? Did the Narrator ultimately date (fall in love) with Sizwe? Anx their personal traits What is the background of this short story, Transforming moments? Transforming moments only appeals to girls. She is also no longer comparing herself to the other girls in her class. As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. 2:explain why the following statement is false Do you think perhaps her father is an absent one. Support your answer. This may symbolise her feelings about herself- she feels excluded, isolated and insecure. 2.what did the narrator do instead of going to the sport field? It is also possible that the narrator looks up to Bulelwa. a) why does the narrator stand at the top of the stairs open mouthed These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. It suggests the moment is significant and joyous to the narrator. If you write father fikeni take the narrator to the village where she met the praise poet and speaker became motivated. The first time she writes her own poem, it is a Monday. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? 2. Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? .The narrator has returned from the vollage with father fikeni. Im not sure if it is a true story or perhaps it is based on Mhlophes own life. /BitsPerComponent 8 How exactly did the narrator feel baptised as a poet after holding the poets hand? explain your answer how. 3 The church Minister To what she became now. B.community elders. Father Fikeni may be trying to boost the narrators confidence. Thanks for the comment MPHO. How do we know that the speaker in this short is clever. 148-150 & fn35 ) on the way the I think it may be because she is not only young but she is somewhat insecure about herself. INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. (line 2-4 Ive never hadtheir first babe. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. Why ? Clear rating. This loneliness and lost feeling is represented by namelessness. hey Dermot please help over the followings questions..?? He had chosen an unsuitable girl and has set the whole school on fire. The phrase mentioned also contains a certain figure of speech. All this was happening in which place, time or social environment? xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ Comparing the beginning and the end of the story, there is a great change of character of the narrator. 1: how did Gcina Mhlophe see herself when she was a teenager? Next Door by Kurt Vonnegut 4. Refer to the following: Discuss the appropriateness of the title of this story? Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. Your email address will not be published. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. 1.Figures of speech and where (Quote and Line). The story revolves around her. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. She is not following anyones lead. 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. It is as they are as new as a new born baby. Discuss. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and storyteller. She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. 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 /Interpolate true Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. Sizwe. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. The love interest Sizwe showed towards you has cause a stir in the school and many remarks are said. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. 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 Nokukhany. What is the theme? 1.In which area of her school work does the narrator show a particular talent? The main reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the. Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. 8.in what way is the life of the antagonists undesirable/ unattractive? The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. 6.What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? The narrator still had a low self -esteem after she had written her first peom. So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. Justify the statement Can u clarify the irony of the poem for me please? Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. 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 Question is.. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. Gcina Mhlophe 1960- (Full name Nokugcina Mhlophe) South African playwright, poet, short story writer, and children's writer. He takes her to visit his family in Tsolo. To what extend has the narrator behaviors at church helped in boosting her self confidence. Born in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal in 1960, Gcina Mhlope now lives in Johannesburg. If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. Please give me a straight forward summary of the story. Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. Your email address will not be published. She is so overawed by the praise poet she decides to write her first poem when she returns to school. A) eager to join the choir 1.) Thanks for the comment Nsina. 4why she feels this way. 1.What was the unusual about the narrator s decision to become a praise poet? quote Four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high Authority to the speaker. characters of the story ? Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. They thought he was too good for me,they claimed he was a city boy and should therefore go for a city girl. 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. The real irony in the story is the fact that the narrator over comes so many obstacles to achieve happiness. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. Why , does the narrator refer to the cock at this point in the story ,? Explain? They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. Is the setting an important aspect of the story? vl R
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)5.E4$jDJvza}.GGES5SGW>K)-O'T8RL4HM$|gDIdEo$a;=7snY&(Hb}. 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. 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 destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. I would agree. 2 do you think the activity contributed to her growth? Id like to thank you so much, this is very helpful. The main characters are the narrator (unnamed), Father Fikeni and the praise poet. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. stream I dont really know if there is a part two for the story. This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. Significance of geography book in these short story. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? C) meaning of I realize that I was not alone in the world was crazy? 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 2. Explain what this means? 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. Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. It is also interesting that the narrator cannot understand why the young boy wishes to be her boyfriend. /Filter /FlateDecode She thinks that she is a good singer, In which area her skul work dd narattor show particular talents. And which shop or make an order online one can purchase the Book? 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. You are very good and your reviews are excellent.. E.g. The Gift of the Magi | Summary and Analysis, The Spirit Is Too Blunt An Instrument Analysis, What Time is it Now Where You Are? This confidence is more noticeable in the last two paragraphs of the story. Gcina Mhlope was born in 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal to a Xhosa mother and a Zulu father. Boys and girls may be separated. 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. I want a summary for Transforming Moments. 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. /Alternate /DeviceRGB >> No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? 2. The most important moment of this story is when the narrator sees a praise poet for the first time. the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were what does that mean? Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. 18 0 obj If only to spite the other girls in her class. This only comes at the end of the story. Thanks for the comment Lungisani. 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. These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. Characters 1. Just as a pregnancy can have its difficulties and then the sense of relief when the child is born. It is very much the same for the narrator when she overcomes how she had lived her life. Something that is noticeable when the narrator goes to see the praise poet. 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. The title is apt, for this story follows the narrator through defining moments in her life. It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. This is another example of an insecurity formed by the comments of others. She decides to cause a stir and accept the boys proposal- its the first time that she explores her own independence and steps out of the boundaries set by others. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. 1. Thanks for the comment Pinky. a). The narrator feels as perfect as a new born baby. And to make matters worse, she sits in the front of the class. Thirdly she sees the praise poet perform and decides to become a praise poet. sonnet 18, spring, to learn how to speak.. 1 Relate on one experience that transforms the narrators life It is after several rejections that we see the narrators first step of growth as a character. 2.How event or events agree to the title. His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. _$#l+diF)Db^8SpZ5+]$TLYra[= W*o{0$wW$f4twFWJl}EY8"l~U*.2o%zziBo Transforming Moments | Summary 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. There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. Can you explain the last paragraph on transforming moments? It suggests the choir was very good at singing. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. 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. He played rugby and was proposing love to the narrator (Gcina) These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. It is possible that the Father had this in mind from the first time he heard her sing. Your email address will not be published. 4 . She was in awe of what was happening. K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a
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