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ENG1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 – 2023
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Guided solutions to the short story: ‘Rock’ by Lindiwe Nkutha
1. This story uses first person narration. Explain how the narrative style influences our perception of the events in the story, and how this contributes to the story’s meaning. (10)
2. Discuss the story’s setting and analyse how Zibusiso manages to describe her surroundings and the hardship her family is faced with, with wry humour. (10)
3. In the short story, Bra Phandi’s wife suffers from ill health, and he is forced to take over her job. Focussing on characterisation, discuss how Bra Phandi makes a success of a job that has traditionally been done by women. (10)
4. The praying mantis functions as a symbol in this story. Briefly explore the symbol of the praying mantis and how it contributes to the story’s meaning. (10)
5. The title of the story can be understood as referring both to positive and negative events in Zibusiso’s life. Discuss these events and how they relate to the title. (10)
