They say nobody would want to go out with her, anyway, as she does not even try to look good. a). Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters? The praise poet. By running her hands over her face she knows that she is beautiful in her own way. The Question is.. Hence, we may foreshadow the upcoming incidents based on important details in the beginning of the story. There is a sense of change when the narrator sees the praise poet. A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer 6. The speaker was from the poor family. Life and career. What kind of narrator does the story use? 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. The destination is a meeting held at the nearby 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. 9.in what way is the life of the main character remarkable? He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. Discuss Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikenis characters. | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. 6. Whether they built her confidence or broke it, we can see that each memory she recalls had an effect on her and built her to where she is today. INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. Is this an effective comparison? She is shocked and confused- why would he ask her? may you please assist me with essay questions of 20 marks on this story and also some contextual questions with answers? She has written many children's books as well as adult audience poetry, short stories and plays. High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water. It is as though the narrator has grown as a person. Meaning of the following idiomatic Resonant is defined as a sound that is deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring. A deeper, and even more transformative experience was termed 'convictional knowing' by Loder (1989, pp. Father fikeni pays for speaker education. Discuss how the them is relevant to the speaker Gcina Mhlophe. The Last Breath by Sam Kahiga 3. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Location of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [/ICCBased 19 0 R] I want a summary for Transforming Moments. She is spellbound as she packs her things, excited at the prospect. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Why is this statement false. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? The story revolves around her. [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 From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. 18 0 obj What does that mean? If you had to describe Father Fikeni with one word what would you say ? hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt I need help. B) why the narrator runs to her room describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house. /Quality 60 And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. 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.. 6. quote four consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Could you please analyse the inciting incident also the exposition. From the ease with which the words flow and the lack of elaboration or explanation as to why she feels this way about her looks, the readers may notice that she puts herself down almost naturally- as though she is used to doing so. The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. Just as a person can go through a change when giving birth the narrator goes through three transforming moments or moments of change in the story. /N 3 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe known as Gcina Mhlophe was born on 24 October 1958 in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa. Also what does the cock at the end of the story symbolize. Do you think the narrator would have become a praise poet without Father Fikenis influence? 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. Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. I would be glad if you can assist me. 2. Hi Dermot please help here. -The narrators academic success results in a fulfilling life for her characters of the story ? The narrators confidence at the end outshines all the insecurities, low self esteem and all that stuff. /Length 5294 The narrator sits in the back, while the minister and his wife sit in the front. What does this tell us about the character? If you write the narrator discover that the drought was increasing or getting worse are you wrong . One day, the minister calls for her and tells her he is going to visit his family over the weekend, and she is to come with him. 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. 1.Refer to lines 2-4(lve never hadtheir first baby) 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. 4.0,`
3p H.Hi@A> One day, everything changes- the good-looking boy who plays rugby tells the narrator he loves her and asks her to be his girlfriend. She continuously rejects him, because she thinks she is too ugly for him to truly want. "Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe.". 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. The first quote is a simile. His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. Finally a girl did, though, and the narrator tells them that Father Fikeni has invited her to spend the weekend with his family. Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? Are there any sound devices used in the story,if so can you please give examples. Helping her to regain her confidence. Possible by three things. 3.Read the sentence..I left. A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. by. mention two points As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. Type of figure of speech They kicked her out choir, Meaning of set the whole school on fire according to the story, Well the boy didnt leave me alone but many girls did. The narrator says this is the first time I loved myself marking an enormous leap in her character development and confidence. what is the comparison in this figure of speech? 5 . The narrator comperes the feeling of writing her poem to the feeling of giving birth. At the last sentence the narrator says Across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me, in agreement too. 3. Gcina Mhlophe is one of the few famous women storytellers in an area dominated by males, an aspect she mentions in Transforming Moments. Something that is noticeable a little later on in the story. To what she became now. 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. However I would suggest that the narrators mentioning of her first boyfriend and joining the choir would be part of the rising action. To thank them and to wish that they may continue leading. Mention three points, The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. Id like to ask for help in the following questions . She loves reading anything she can find, to the point where she feels like it keeps her alive. She reads a lot. C) happy to join the choir 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. However the poem is about a woman giving birth. Substantiate. I would agree with you. Thanks for the comment Tanvi. Can you please summarize this story transforming moments in a simple way? 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? How is isolation a theme in this short story? Transforming Moments - Gcina Mhlophe (p 25) Gcina Mhlophe has often written about herself and sometimes used her real life experiences to create fiction. c.immerse someone in water. Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. Can I have answers based on short stories, Is the line forever buried in books a metaphor or hyperbole. The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. 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. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. A.sprinkle someone with water 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? ;I*#H4XX0'9RB@ze&""rEa.km4cP$B\): (j: oH3qQf*Ud'f(b7
X$,V(YI Kq#rTzc.DxLnl7 N>\[&; The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta 5. 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. 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. Shaking the praise poets hand felt like a baptismal to the narrator. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. Visit to Tsolo (Transkei) Title - epiphany of illumination / from Miss Ugly to Miss Perfect! Why does protagonist call herself an unsuitable girl ? Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. I would need to read the story again to answer your question. 4. 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. So by taking her to his home he is allowing the narrator some breathing space. To be independent of others. 2.discuss the role Cira plays in this story Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. 2. It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. Discuss why transforming moments can be seen as an autobiography? Discuss. Thanks. She is told by Father Fikeni that she has a strong and resonant voice (whereas she thought she had an ugly voice). The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. Extract 1 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. How does reading books even the books that arent prescribed by the school that the nareator reads contributes to the narrators change? Three reasons of why the narrator turned down sizwes proposal at first..? 4.Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short short story. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. % Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? We are introduced to themes of acceptance, as well- she feels accepted by them, something she is not used to back in school. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. Im not sure. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. /DecodeParms [null << Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. what is the high point (climax? These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The narrator also mentions that their school is one of the biggest, and had a very good choir. Why does the narrator consider herself as miss ugly top of the class? 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 .. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. can you please compare the first paragraph with the last two paragraphs to show how much the narrator has changed, Give the state of the story in Chronological occurrence, Why girls at school approve of the rugby boys interest in the speaker. was crazy? 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. >> Transforming moments only appeals to girls. The story has heavy emotionality, and the vivid imagery and vocabulary stirs up the feelings in the readers as well. 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? Because she lacks confidence in her physical appearance. She is absolutely inspired- this is where themes of identity and growth come into play. It is that moment that she truly loves herself. Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. Whats the mean reason Father Fikeni takes the narrator to the village is to visit the.? )discuss the narrators irony in her discovering that her voice is ideal for the public performance ? Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. 1what did the narrator do instead of going to the sports field? Rate this book. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 4. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. The other girls have already turned their nose up at her, for they think he can do far better. 2 Her first boyfriend 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. Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. She has just discovered her passion and is yet to begin her journey- it is a fresh slate. The primary theme of Transforming Moments is identity. She thinks Mrs. Fikeni is really beautiful. 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