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. The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta 5. 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. Though later in the story she is no longer concerned about how she looks and is happier in herself. Can u please analyse the title of this story? 4.explain the reason for the speaker to call herselfmiss-ugly-top-of-the-class? His invitation causes the narrator great joy, and she is excited to spend time with him and his wife. 4. She is not following anyones lead. She develops - changes. The narrator is a 17 year old girl who has very little self-confidence. Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice . Is the speaker a round or a flat character? Thanks for the comment Lovedonia. The praise poet also plays an important role in the story. Your help will be much appreciated. 3)why is the mans description important at this stage of the story. The girls didnt approve of the relationship. 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. in your view ,who is most influential in bringing about the change in the narrator? 4. One of the narrators talent is singing and she becomes a valued member of school choir, 2 choose one word to complete There is a sense that the narrator feels accepted by Father Fikeni. The narrator is transformed at the end of the story. What had set the whole school on fire. I need help. Rate this book. << explain your answer how. Gcina Mhlophe is a poet, playwright, performer and South Africa's favorite storyteller. The narrator seems to cough out the chapter, what does she mean? The narrator is not treated as a special guest, but like a member of the family. 4.36 avg rating 11 ratings published 2006 2 editions. Just to add on the above mentioned characters. B) why the narrator runs to her room 1.) The other characters in the story are the girls in school who tease the narrator. Kind because he helps the narrator to become more confident. What type of narration is used? endobj The narrator is impressed with Bulewa. 2)what role does the man play in the meeting? 2.Do you think this activity contributed to her growth? (The winter sunas we were.) From that moment she gains a lot of confidence and sees a direction she can follow in her life. She doesnt consider it to be as nice as the other girls. The main themes of Transforming Moments are insecurity, social isolation, growth, self-love, confidence and identity. 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. Which part in the story do you consider to be the climax? 2 summarise the reason the narrator calls some girls her part time friends. Through Father Fikenis generosity and the praise poets way with words the narrator has found her voice and is excited about her life. Im not sure. A) eager to join the choir In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Is this an effective comparison? The story revolves around her. The fact that the narrator thinks her voice is ugly suggests that she suffers from low self-esteem. Just a question , Moments suggests that there was more than one moment that resulted in change in the girl.. In some ways the story can be seen as autobiographical. TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING - YouTube 0:00 / 14:55 TRANSFORMING MOMENTS - GCINA MHLOPE: STORY READING Mrs OMG - Extraordinary English 1.62K subscribers. 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. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. 2.who in this story treated her respect? Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe 2. I cant help with this question as I would need to read the story again. What figure of speech doe I was kicked out of the school choir fall under? 2. Explain your answer. what is the comparison in this figure of speech? 1. What are character traits and personal traits in the story ? He indicates that while the what is the high point (climax? Can you please help me with the information of analysing the short stories for Grade 12 in South Africa. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Both Father Fikeni and the praise poet act as agents of change for the narrator. 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 . Can you help me with this question. Mhlophe focuses on the narrators inner thoughts and feelings about the past events, and the narration of the event itself. Something that is noticeable by the fact that the narrator touches her face and feels her features. To ensure that the reader (particularly the female reader) might identify with the narrator. You are super good at these things, now I have clear view about the story. Thanks for the comment Pfunzo. As for not naming the narrator Im also not sure. You will find some that refer to the use of figures of speech. 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. Discuss this theme, Four things the narrator did not like about herself at this stage, What does the narrator mean by I felt baptized, Mention any two outstanding qualities that are unique to the narrators character in her studies, How the author origins shaped her destiny, One of the themes in the short story is self discovery , can u discuss how is the theme relevant to the story, 1.who called him Cira The praise poet. /N 3 identify the figure of speech in this line? For over 20 years, Mhlophe has graced screens and stages around the world telling stories that . ' 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]. 3. These show that her sister could only afford to pay for her school fees. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 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. Thanks for the comment Nondumiso. Gcina Mhlope has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 20 years. It might be as the narrator may be suggesting that both writing the poem and giving birth are joyous and empowering occasions. And can you pleas help me identify some of the other figure of speech in this short story that i might not be aware of. And this, in turn, affects the decisions in her life and becomes an obstacle in the path of her happiness. Is this effective comparison explain. The other girls tease her because no boy is interested in her. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone. 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 .. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt 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. Your comments help me to make my lesson preps. Why does the protagonist join the church choir Father Fikeni takes the narrator out of her school environment and away from the girls who ridicule her. As she stands up to stretch, she feels a boundless joy flood through her body. 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. Isolation, Indepencence, Low self-esteem. 148-150 & fn35 ) on the way the If I write she was ugly and did not wear fashionable clothes.she wonder how can a good looking boy loved her. 2. Why does Fikeni take the speaker with him to the village? What is the lesson of the story? 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. What is the theme of the short story transforming moments? There is also a sense that some of the boys in the narrators class dislike her due to her appearance and nothing else. 2 Explain why the figure of speech is appropriate. What does she mean by I used to describe it as dry grass in winter?, Where exactly and what happened for the narrator to change her mindset and what was the guy who played rugby that the narrator loved. I only came across one other figure of speech. B) too ugly to join the choir So why do you think she is able to appreciate others talent but not own? Thanks for the comment Siphokaza. The Fur Coat by Sean O'Faolain8. Helping her to regain her confidence. Whats the narrators popularity in the story? 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. endstream The narrator does remember a good-looking boy who plays rugby and still does not have a girlfriend. by. Which suggests that the narrator is concerned about self-image. whats impression did the narrator have of herself before meeting the imbongi? The fact that Father Fikeni also brings the narrator to the village meeting suggests that she is being accepted by Father Fikeni. February 16, 2020. She carries on with her life, studying well, especially to please her sister who is paying for her education. The narrators boyfriend (for a brief period), Father Fikenis wife and the narrators sister who is paying for her education. 1 wht words tht simple collect trophies imply abt school choir 6.explain why the following statement is false She also worked on the 2017 documentary and animated film Liyana , in which five orphaned children from Swaziland craft a collective fairytale, under Mhlophe's guidance, drawn from their . The fact that the narrator wants to read her poem to Father Fikeni may also be of some importance as it suggests that the narrator has something to look forward to. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. 3. 1 what does the cock symbolise? O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". This moment- the narrator writing her first ever poem and loving herself for it- symbolises growth, new beginnings and self-acceptance. In the opening paragraph of the story the narrator describes her hair as dry grass in winter . I have a question. 2 after completing her 1st assignment the writer says thats the day. She is a different person when she is with Father Fikeni. 2. stream Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe (born 1958) is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. She was in awe of what was happening. The narrator is looking upon her self-image in an unfavourable light. The reason being, she thinks she is ugly- with hard-to-manage hair, clothes which are not as nice as the others, knobby knees, and big feet. 2.Refer to lines 8-9(My voice sounded a special voice)Explain whether the narrators voice was always considered a special voice. He calls her voice resonant rather than deep, and it flickers a ray of hope in her. This awareness gives the readers a better grasp on the main themes of the story and the personality of the narrator. The ease and naturalness with which she thinks about it highlights how well it matches her skill and personality. No longer is the narrator concerned about how she looks. 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. But she thinks the church minister likes her, for he insists that it is resonant, and encourages her to join the church choir instead. 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. McManus, Dermot. 5. Possible by three things. The speaker is intelligent because she meets her first boyfriend and ignores the criticism of her relationship by the other girls. 4.Did the narrator have people she trusted who supported her? When the narrator talks about her school, she specifies their prowess in choir. 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. The narrator feels very much at home while at Father Fikenis home which suggests the school environment may be causing the narrator troubles. 1. 4why she feels this way. 227 likes. ,vd(xDZ0iHO:|2bN,$Z"I9O'% = A. Gcina Mhlophe B. Bulelwa Mhlophe C. Cira Mhlophe D. Nosisa Mhlophe A The narrator's best friend is. 3.What do the words.That simply collected trophies imply above the school choir? explain the comparison in this figure of speech. D) reluctant to join the choir, 3 how speaker feels as she leaves the ministers house 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. Thanks for the comment Christinah. INTRODUCTION Mhlophe is an award-winning playwright, children's writer, stage and screen actress, storyteller, poet, and director. Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe) | Facebook Transforming moments(By Gcina Mhlophe). 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. 3.) Which gives the narrator an opportunity to breathe and be free. just perfect how does the story title of the story relate to the narrators achievements. 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 winter sun seemed as lazy as we were (simile). 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.. The narrator is worried about her self . 3 The church Minister 3.Consider the story as a whole.How does the narrators relationship with Bulelwa differ from her relationship with other classmates? 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. the speaker is justified in wanting to be like Mrs Fikeni It can also have an audience with boys who may feel similar emotions to that of the narrator. I dont know how I came to this article, but it is really interesting. The destination is a meeting held at the nearby village. Gcina Mhlophe. No longer is she insecure and lacking confidence now that she knows and accepts who she is. In the girls dormitory, too, her bed is the furthest from the Matrons. /Quality 60 Discuss the theme of confidence that is evident in this short story? Clear rating. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 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: % Explain? | Summary and Analysis, Transients in Arcadia | Summary and Analysis, Reflections of Spring | Summary and Analysis, Vultures by Chinua Achebe | Summary and Analysis. 22 0 obj To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Transforming Moments | Summary Can someone help me hereDid the narrator justified in wishing to be like Mrs Fikeni? I would need to read the story again to answer your question. Transforming Moments is an account of her experiences as an impressionable young woman while she was at school. The use ofpast tense is also important because it maintains the connection between the incidents. Identity the narrators tone in these lines and explain why she use this tone.. Can you give me the names of the following people She ends by saying that Father Fikeni will definitely be happy for her, highlighting the bond between them. Bulelwa- very good at singing and used to study with the narrator. How did the narrator benefit from attending the meeting at the village? 3 . We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. This can be seen with her intense statement of I hated myself. Mhlophe employs imagery in the description of the narrators hair- dry grass. There is also a hint at the narrators financial status at the mention of her clothes being not as good as the others.. Can I kindly ask, is the story been created or is it based on a true story..? Required fields are marked *, Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker, Transforming Moments | Summary and Analysis. If anything Mhlophe may be highlighting how shallow the male can be. Explain, Can you tell us about the setting in the story, Referring to line 6(describe it asstopped combing it. 3.Read the sentence..I left. 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 7. Her low self-esteem about her appearance goes beyond what others think of her- she believes it herself. The Question is.. (without a wordstaring at me.) 2. state a reason for the speakers decision to finally join the church choir. Gcina Mhlophe regards herself as "one of the masses" (Perkins 1998:81), by which she means, using their own jargon, the urban and rural black . He knows that she is incurring difficulties from the other girls in school and may want to give the narrator some breathing space. Can you please also analyse The New Tribe by Buchi Emecheta, Hi can you please review a short story called A Chip of Glass Ruby by Nadine Gordimer, Hi can I get a summary for Next door by Kurt Vonnegut. In Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlophe we have the theme of insecurity, confidence, isolation, independence, identity, acceptance and change. Paperback. Can the winter sun seemed as lazy as we were be a personification as well, because if the word lazy? Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. As expected, there is an uproar, but she and the boy end up becoming quite good friends. If anything the narrator feels not only insecure about how she looks but also lacks confidence. 2compare the opening paragraph with the last two paragraphs, What is the most important social condition of the story. 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. Thats why the narrator was reading hard not to dissapoint her sister. Story teller - Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class. Why did the narrator think the good looking boy was crazy? Refer to lines 17-18: across the fence a big red cock flapped its wings and crowed loudly at me , in agreement too. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. (b)Why does the narrator use this tone? 4 . She feels happy and good about herself. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Your email address will not be published. identify the figure of speech in this line. Discuss. What do you think made her feel like being baptized? Its not necessarily true that the story would appeal only to girls. Her insecurity, stemming from the judgement of her surroundings, is stopping her from accepting someones genuine proposal. Explain the relevance of the theme of jealousy found in this short story, One of the themes in this story is Self discovery. 2. What do u think attracted this boy to the speaker? A useful analysis of the short story: Transforming Moments by Gcina Mhlope - includes themes, setting characterisation and plot. She again considers herself to be ugly and unfashionable yet does demonstrate the ability and confidence to become the boys girlfriend. What does the cock at the end of the story symbolize? The boys in her class dont like her much unless they need help with their homework. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I need help. Thanks for the comment Thabiso. What figure of speech is this My hair it is as dry grass in winter?.. Gender: female. what was unusual about the narrators decision to become a praise poet? The narrator compares the feeling of writing her first poem to the feeling of giving birth. /Subtype /Image Listening to the praise poet, the narrator imagines herself in that position. Further, her admiration of Bulelwas voice is a foreshadowing- the narrator later mentions that she doesnt think her own voice is good for singing. Do u think this activity contributed to her growth? 3.the event in the story that led to her having this feeling 93-122). hA;MJP;C~f(=Fa6W_WzxzP/R&Jur5^ Which suggests that the narrator has concerns about how she looks. We also see the re-entry of the topic of choir. Both Father Fikeni and Mrs Fikeni are also kind to the speaker. I would agree with you. I want a summary for Transforming Moments. Gcina Mhlophe. 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