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Tsotsi Grade 11 Essay Questions and Answers (Memo)

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List of Common Tsotsi Grade 11 Essay Questions and Answers

Question 1: identify the positive and negative occurrences that shape tsotsi’s life.

In the novel, Tsotsi by Athol Fugard, the main character can be seen as a dangerous criminal who manages to change for the better. The novel illustrates the idea that people are affected by the society in which they live whether it be positive or negative. The brutality of apartheid and Tsotsi’s desperate need for survival shaped his life. However, positive occurrences such as the baby and Boston gives the reader hope that, even in the darkest times, there are forces and people at work who can make changes better for them.

The brutality of apartheid filled Tsotsi with fear from a young age. The system not only left him being brought up by a single mother but later left him without a mother. This fear has a rippling effect resulting in Tsotsi running away, forcing himself to forget his past and live a life of crime. David Madondo is brought up by a single mother because his father is in prison. For a black man in apartheid in South Africa, being in prison did not necessarily imply that he had committed a crime. The fear of the police as well as the fear of his enraged father forms the foundation of Tsotsi’s life as a hardened criminal. Police arrest David’s mother during a midnight raid for people living without passes. David, scared of his father he never knew, and frightened when he sees his father’s violent abuse as he kicks the pregnant dog to death, runs away. These manifests itself the resulting in Tsotsi “giving into the darkness”. The apartheid regime not only left fear in the heart of a young boy but took away the one thing that once formed a positive and safe foundation in his life-his mother.

The only way David can deal with his trauma is to forget his past. He has to pretend that he has never known anything else so that he can survive and turns to a life of crime. A series of events leads Tsotsi out of the darkness of the life he has chosen for himself to a concept of love, light, god and forgiveness. Tsotsi commits to the darkest of crimes when he beats his associate, Boston, nearly to death. In the chaotic aftermath of the deed he runs away and tries to forget Boston’s warning that he may one day, feel. Running away from Boston catalyses the chain of events that will change Tsotsi further. Proof of his effect on Tsotsi is the fact Tsotsi consults Boston for advice once he realises, he wants to change. Tsotsi seeks redemption when he assists Boston with his wounds by taking him back to his shack and taking care of him and the changes in Tsotsi are revealed by the advice that he seeks from Boston.

On the fateful night that Tsotsi beats Boston up, he attempts to attack a young woman, but she hands him a box containing a baby instead. We see major change in Tsotsi’s thuggish exterior through this incident because Tsotsi chooses to take care of the child as best as he can. His careful care for the baby shows that he has the capacity for humanity. The decision changes him and he starts feeling for his next victim. He decides not to kill Morris Tshabalala because Morris expresses the desire to live. Tsotsi’s interaction with Miriam Ngidi introduces the idea that relationships and human interactions can be good. And Tsotsi remembers his past. He is made whole again.

The novel illustrates the idea that people are affected by society in which they live. It also gives the reader hope that even in the darkest times, there are forces and people at work who can make changes for the better.

It does not matter that Tsotsi dies at the end; he has found his goodness, and that is all that matters. He dies at peace with himself.

Question 2: Discuss the theme of redemption as seen in the novel, Tsotsi

The novel Tsotsi, by Athol Fugard, is a story of redemption and reconciliation, facing the past, and confronting the core elements of human nature. The character going through this journey, who the novel is named after, is a young man who is part of the lowest level of society, living in a shanty town in South Africa. Tsotsi is a thug, someone who kills for money and suffers no remorse. But he starts changing when circumstance finds him in possession of a baby, which acts as a catalyst in his life.

After beating up Boston he eventually takes Boston in and through caring for him, Tsotsi asks him a question pertaining to life in general. This nurturing and discussion allows Tsotsi to redeem himself not only to Boston but himself. Boston now knows Tsotsi is trying to fix himself and become a better person, therefore gaining respect for him. Next since Boston told Tsotsi he is looking for god, Tsotsi goes to the church and finds Isaiah, through their interaction Tsotsi learns more of god and what he and Christianity can do for you. Tsotsi agreed to return to the church later for a session. This shows us Tsotsi moving away from his state of sin and again moving closer to becoming David.

Once the baby came into Tsotsi’s life everything begins to change for Tsotsi. He starts learning to care or another human being and takes responsibility and not to pass the responsibility onto Miriam. Tsotsi cares for the baby- getting it milk and keeping it among the ruins so it can be safe. Tsotsi is unaware of the change taking place in him at his stage, but him hiding the baby shows the awareness that it goes against his sense of identity and doesn’t want anybody to know about it. His careful care for the baby shows that he has the capacity for humanity.

The final act of attains redemption is when Tsotsi attempts to save the bay at the end of the book. At the beginning of the novel Tsotsi was a life taker and by the end he moves to a life saver showing us his full circle of redemption. The author wants us to learn that although you may commit acts that are uncivil or incorrect you can always redeem yourself if you choose to do so. Tsotsi’s death while saving the baby shows his selflessness and is thus redeemable.

Tsotsi beings as a thug, showing no remorse. By the changes and his last deed is committing a great act of love, sacrificing himself for a baby. He regains memories of his childhood and discovers why he is the way he is. The novel sets the perimeters of being “human” as feeling empathy, having a mother, having morals, having an identity, having a spirituality and feeling love. Tsotsi learns these and is redeemed. It is a very moving story about the beauty of human nature and hope for redemption no matter what.

Question 3: Discuss the different gang members in the novel, including Tsotsi

In the novel Tsotsi, by Athol Fugard, all the gang members are victims of apartheid and turned to crime as mean of survival. Throughout the novel we see an evolution of Tsotsi’s’ character he starts off as a thug, killing for money and showing no remorse. But he starts changing when circumstance finds him in possession of a baby, which acts as a catalyst in his life.

Butcher is viewed as the most important member of the gang when it comes to killing and robbing people, he is very precise. Die Aap is an obedient follower, he is quiet and rather slow of mind, resulting in him not having very much to say and just does what he is told. Boston is the most civilized of the gang. He isalso the only gang member who is opposed to violence and his main problem is his curiosity he tends to ask too many questions which led to his demise with Tsotsi.

As a boy Tsotsi was innocent and content, living as a victim of apartheid. When his mother was taken from home, he was left to witness his father come home and upon realizing the house was empty, he lashed out on the dog, paralyzing its back legs and killing the litter. This scarred Tsotsi and pushed him to flee home and eventually get taken into Petah’s gang. This gang changed his identity; he became Tsotsi after several days with the gang participating in crime. Tsotsi becomes the leader of a gang who commit crimes in order to survive. Tsotsi has no morality, no memory and no history. He does not spend time trying to remember his past, he lives in the present moment. Our first impression of Tsotsi is that he is a violent man who is well respected within his gang. He beats Bostonbecause he attempts tobreak one of his rules- don’t ask questions- which is the only way he knows how to handle threats. After fleeing, Tsotsi is given a baby by a woman he intended to rape. This baby is the catalyst for his journey of self-discovery.

Tsotsi stalks his next victim, Morris who he plans to kill and rob, however; as Tsotsi stalks him he is given time to reflect and beings to build sympathy for Morris because the baby has changes his life values, and has learned to care and feel compassion. Morris also reminds him of the dog who was powerless in a similar situation. The sympathy he attains is translated to when he and Morris interact, and he decides to let him live. Not only has Tsotsi’s outlook changed but Morris now values his own life as well which he explains to Tsotsi. Their exchange leaves Tsotsi with the belief that he must value the little things in life in order to become redeemed. These events collectively influence Tsotsi to become David again,a human with a soul. No long is a murderous Tsotsi but a compassionate and loving young man. These new values are what drive him to attempt to save the baby at the end. His instinct of killing has evidently shifted to an instinct of saving lives without hesitation. When their bodies are discovered he has a smile on his face showing that he has no regrets and is pleased with who he has become. This is the ultimate sacrifice in life and the final step for Tsotsi to attain full redemption from past sins, becoming David- a new, admirable man.

Butcher, like all black males living in south Africa at the time, is a victim of apartheid. He was known as the killer; he never misses a strike and is the go-to man when the job needs to get done. Violence is the way he learned to survive because it is the only way he can. To Tsotsi Butcher isn’t much but a accurate, skilful and ruthless killer. This is evident whenBucher uses a bicycle poker to kill Gumboot Dhlamini. He skilfully pushed the spoke into his heart killing him. Bucher does not undergo any changes in the novel. When Tsotsi disappears Butcher joins another gang, continuing on with a life of crime.

Die Aap, like all the other characters were introduced to as a symbol of apartheid in South Africa. Die Aap is a very local character, he wants the gangto stay together when Tsotsi speaks of them to split, they are his brotherhood and he would sacrifice for them. Die Aap is very strong and has long arms, reflected in his name. The gang benefits from his strength. Die

Aap doesn’t play a huge role in the novel. For Die Aap, the gang was his sense of security. When Tsotsi tells him that the gang is over he is confused and lost.

Boston is the “brains’ of the group. He went to university but didn’t complete it because he was accused of raping a fellow student. This sent him down a path of resorting to crime for survival as he had no other way of making ends meet. Tsotsi’s gang benefits from Boston’s intelligence as he can evaluate their plan of action and whether or not it will work. He is a very knowledgeable character and always tells stories to the group when they aren’t out stalking prey. He is constantly asking Tsotsi questions- which go against Tsotsi’s two rules- and these questions began to make Tsotsi hate Boston.

In the outset of the novel Tsotsi beats Boston because of these questions and he accuses Tsotsi of having no decency. This influences Tsotsi’s decisions throughout the book. At the end of the novel Tsotsi seeks Boston out and cares for him in order to try and discover answers to similar questions Boston was asking earlier. Boston acts as a catalyst for Tsotsi’s search for god. He explains to Tsotsi that he must seek out god to get more answers and tells Tsotsi that everyone is“sick from life”.

Not only does he help Tsotsi understand what he must do to seek further redemption but the exchange they have also makes Boston realize he must go back home toseek redemption from his mother.

Tsotsi becomes a worthy man and finds redemption. Butcher eventually joins another gang and goes on with a life of crime. Die Aap loses his brotherhood and is confused and lost. Butcher has a realization and seeks redemption from his mother.

Essay Question 4: Tsotsi is influenced to undergo a process of personal development by his encounters with certain characters. Discuss the impact of Boston, the baby and Morris Tshabalala on Tsotsi’s growth so far in the novel.

Tsotsi starts the novel as a cold, hardened criminal. He has rules by which he lives his life by, and they involve staying in control. Despite being influenced by characters mentioned, his harsh lifestyle and the external conditions created by the politics of the day bring him to a tragic end.

Boston is the character who likes to question things and seemingly has some send of ‘decency’ or conscience in the gang. Proof of his conscience is seen when he gets sick after they kill Gumboot Dlamini. With Boston constantly questioning Tsotsi, he eventually gets provoked to beat him up and then runs away. Tsotsi can’t get the questions out of his head and he starts to reflect and is rattled by his encounter. Running away from Boston catalyses the chain of events that will change Tsotsi further. Proof of his effect on Tsotsi is the fact Tsotsi consults Boston for advice once he realises, he wants to change. Tsotsi seeks redemption when he assists Boston with his wounds by taking him back to his shack and taking care of him and the changes in Tsotsi are revealed by the advice that he seeks from Boston.

On the fateful night that Tsotsi beats Boston up, he attempts to attack a young woman, but she hands him a box containing a baby instead. We see major change in Tsotsi’s thuggish exterior through this incident because instead of doing away with the baby he decides to keep it and doesn’t know why. He cares for the baby- getting it milk and keeping it among the ruins so it can be safe.

Tsotsi is unaware of the change taking place in him at his stage, but him hiding the baby shows the awareness that it goes against his sense of identity and doesn’t want anybody to know about it. His careful care for the baby shows that he has the capacity for humanity. Tsotsi’s need for family is revealed when he refuses to give the baby to Miriam to take care of it because he feels a connection to the child. Tsotsi names the baby “David” after himself which reveals his need for family and the fact that he is embracing his lighter side once his memories open up.

Tsotsi dies trying to protect the baby at the ruins which shows that he has learnt to care for someone other than himself and something other than the “present moment”. With Morris Tshabalala there is an incredibly striking encounter in terms of witnessing a change in Tsotsi. It is a moment in the novel his inner darkness and cruel instincts are overcome. Morris is a paraplegic and his disability reminds Tsotsi of the yellow dog- he is triggered by his memories being present on Morris’ appearance and this moves him to action. Tsotsi feels sorry for him and when the moment comes to attack Morris, a conversation takes place between the two and there is a distinct change in Tsotsi. Morris asks Tsotsi if he wants to live and this question makes him consider what living is. Tsotsi also decides to spare the man. A very tangible change in Tsotsi’s choices are evident in his discussion with Morris which enable Boston and the Baby to influence him even further. After this encounter, the reader witnesses a turning point in Tsotsi’s life where he starts to seek redemption.

Essay Question 5: Discuss how Tsotsi, Morris Tshabalala and the baby all embody the struggle to survive:

The struggle for survival is embodied in the characters of the novel, Tsotsi. While Tsotsi’s struggle relates to his painful and emotional journey of self-discovery, Morris Tshabalala has to deal with both physical and emotional hardships on a daily basis. The baby, who is abandoned by his mother, shows resilience and a fighting spirit in spite of the difficulties he faces.

Tsotsi’s struggle for survival relates to the emotional journey he undertakes to rediscover his identity. It is not an easy journey as Tsotsi has blocked out the memories of his past because of his traumatic separation from his mother when he was ten years old, as well as the events immediately afterwards when the yellow dog died in agony after being kicked by Tsotsi’s father.

As a result of this separation and witnessing violence, Tsotsi suppresses all his memories and takes on a new identity. He turns to crime and gangsterism and is feared by others. His violent and powerful nature makes it seem as if he is strong and therefore not struggling to survive, but the world in which he operates in is actually fragile. This is shown in the way he needs to live by “three rules”. Significantly “if he failed to observe them the trouble started.”

Tsotsi’s struggle for survival is also shown when he sometimes remembers things from the past, which would “stir and start associations charged with pain and misery inside him”. Tsotsi’s journey towards self-discovery exploration of his memories are ultimately necessary for him to survive.

However, it is not easy to confront the past and Tsotsi’s new struggle for survival means turning his back on the gang as he allows himself to remember the past. While he finds redemption and purpose in his life, he ultimately loses the struggle for survival when he dies.

Morris Tshabalala’s struggle for survival is seen in his daily suffering as a disabled man. He has a “bent and broken body” because of a mining accident after which he lost his legs. He crawls along the pavements like “a dog” on a leash begging for money.

He is restless and bitter and sees those around him as walking on “stolen legs”. When Morris is pursued by Tsotsi, his struggle becomes one of life and death. However, when his like is spared, he is grateful for his existence and finds meaning in the small things in life. The reader is left with the feeling that even though he will be faced with difficulties and challenges throughout his life, survival is what he will fight for.

The baby’s struggle for survival begins when he is abandoned by his mother and shoved into the hands of someone who is the antithesis of a caring person. In the few days that follow he is subjected to difficult physical circumstances: being left in the ruins on his own; having to lie in soiled and dirty clothes; being fed with condensed milk and ants attacking him. Nevertheless, the baby survives and is thrown a lifeline when Miriam comes into his life.

Tsotsi, Morris and the baby all demonstrate resilience and toughness in their respective struggles for survival. During their respective journeys, Tsotsi finds his real identity, Morris discovers a new meaning in life and the baby shows a strong will to live.

Essay Question 6: Discuss the themes of human decency and morality with the characters Tsotsi, Miriam, Boston and Morris

All of these characters to some extent demonstrate the quality of human decency. Morris is resentful of his circumstances but finds it within himself to be kind. Boston, by questioning Tsotsi about decency tries to come to terms with the conflict inside of him after robbing and killing Gumboot.

Miriam is the embodiment of generosity and kindness. Tsotsi starts feeling empathy in his encounter with the baby and Morris Tshabalala.

Tsotsi shows compassion by caring for the baby and deciding not to kill Morris. Boston challenges Tsotsi after the murder of Gumboot. This is the first time he mentions decency “I had a little bit of it so I was sick.” It is clear that Boston not only has conflict about the gang’s actions, but also his role in it. He seems to have lost his sense of decency taking part in the gang’s crimes.

However, by challenging Tsotsi, Boston sets him on a path of finding decency within himself. In spite of his own sense of failure, he shows human decency by trying to answer Tsotsi’s questions even after Tsotsi had beaten him severely.

Morris feels he should give back something after Tsotsi spares his life. Even after enduring hours of being pursued, he feels he must “give this strange and terrible night something back”. He tells Tsotsi that mothers love their children. Although he is bitter about his disabled body, he still finds it in him to be decent and kind to his tormentor.

Miriam has a generous spirit and shows this by caring for and feeding the baby. She also shows that she cares for Tsotsi and helps him to see the value of life. Finally, even Tsotsi shows human decency and kindness. By allowing himself to remember his past, he starts to feel emotions too. This is evident in his caring for the baby, when he decides to spare Morris’ life and when he takes care of Boston. He shows the ultimate “decency” when he sacrifices his life to save the baby from the bulldozers.

Athol Fugard has shown that most people are capable of decency. Even Tsotsi, a murderer, gangster and criminal, eventually shows decency. Someone like Morris with huge physical constraints, also proves that decency can be found in the most unlikely places. Boston has a constant need to do the right thing. He is honest with himself and shows decency to others. Miriam is the epitome of human decency.

Contributor: Caylin Riley

tsotsi literature essay example 300 words

Grade 11 English

All about english hl for the grade 11 class of 2020, tsotsi – literature essay 1.

Date: 07 April 2020 Tsotsi (yellow)

Discuss the different ways in which characters understand what it means to be a man and/or a decent human. Use evidence from the novel to support your discussion.

Refer to: Gumboot Dlamini Boston Morris Tshabalala Miriam

length: 350-400 words

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Four Black South African gang members— Tsotsi , Boston , Butcher , and Die Aap —are sitting in Tsotsi’s room, waiting for night, when Tsotsi suggests they kill a man on the train. Sadistic Butcher and stupid Die Aap agree. Intellectual, cowardly Boston resists for a moment but eventually submits. The men murder a worker, Gumboot Dhlamini, who left his wife behind to work in the city and had almost earned enough to return to her.

After the murder, Boston vomits. The gang goes to a shebeen where they and a drunk woman are the only customers. Tsotsi thinks how he hates Boston, because Boston asks questions about his past that Tsotsi doesn’t know the answers to—Tsotsi has no memories of childhood. Butcher and Die Aap take the drunk woman outside and rape her. Alone with Tsotsi, Boston asks him whether he feels sympathy for the gang’s victims, asks about Tsotsi’s past, and, finally, whispers that Tsotsi must have a soul. Tsotsi attacks him. Butcher and Die Aap reenter the shebeen and pull Tsotsi off Boston. Tsotsi leaves.

Boston’s words echo in Tsotsi’s mind. To distract himself, he runs until he’s exhausted and stops under some bluegum trees to rest. He spies a young Black woman carrying a shoebox approaching the bluegums. As she passes, he pins her against a tree and shoves a knee between her legs, but a noise from the shoebox shocks him into stepping back. The woman shoves the shoebox at Tsotsi and runs. Inside the shoebox is a baby .

The next day, Saturday, Tsotsi goes to buy milk for the baby. Terrified of Tsotsi, the store owner Cassim tricks him into buying condensed milk to get him to go away. Tsotsi goes back to his room and feeds the baby. Worried Butcher or Die Aap will catch him taking care of a baby, Tsotsi hides the baby in the ruins near the white neighborhood. There, Tsotsi remembers that the night before, the baby triggered a memory of a yellow dog . He realizes he’s hoping the baby will trigger more memories.

When Tsotsi returns to his room, Butcher and Die Aap are waiting for him in the street. Butcher and Die Aap bother Tsotsi about the gang’s plan for the night until he tells them they’ll go to the city. In the city, Tsotsi identifies a target, a beggar named Morris Tshabalala who lost his legs in a mining accident and moves around on his hands. While stalking Morris, however, Tsotsi realizes he feels sympathy for his victim. Instead of killing Morris, he has a long conversation with him. When Morris asks Tsotsi why Tsotsi has to kill him, Tsotsi realizes he doesn’t have to and spares Morris’s life.

On Sunday morning, Tsotsi goes to check on the baby in the ruins. Ants have swarmed the opened condensed milk tin and the baby’s shoebox. Tsotsi kills the ants on the baby’s face, bundles the baby up, and leaves.

Down the street from Tsotsi’s room, people are filling buckets at a communal water tap. Among them is a young mother, Miriam Ngidi , and her baby. After Miriam returns to her room, she hears a knock on the door. When she opens it, Tsotsi forces his way inside and threatens to kill her baby if she doesn’t cooperate with him. He brings her to his room and demands she breastfeed the baby he has adopted. After Miriam cleans and breastfeeds the baby, she asks where his mother is. When Tsotsi doesn’t answer, Miriam says that “a bitch in a backyard would look after its puppies better” and leaves.

This incident triggers a flashback in Tsotsi. In the flashback, Tsotsi is a 10-year-old named David, living with his mother and a yellow dog pregnant with puppies. His mother tells him that after a long absence, his father will be returning the next day. That night, David wakes up to policemen raiding the neighborhood. They break down his family’s door. One policeman demands his mother’s pass and calls her a slur. Before she can answer, the police drag her outside and put her in a van. When the vans are full, the police drive away. The next morning, David falls asleep and wakes to someone pounding on the door and yelling the name “Tondi.” David runs and hides in the back yard. He hears the intruder come into the yard. The yellow dog snarls at the intruder, and the intruder kicks her. After a neighbor tells the intruder the police took Tondi, the intruder leaves. David sees the intruder has broken the yellow dog’s back legs. She crawls toward David, gives birth to dead puppies, and dies.

David runs away from home. He is wandering the streets when a gang of orphans finds him and invites him to join them. One orphan, Petah , asks David’s name. David tells him but says that David is “dead” now. Later, while scavenging for food with the orphan gang, David hears a shopkeeper call him a “ tsotsi .” He chooses Tsotsi as his new name.

On Monday, Tsotsi wakes to Die Aap knocking on his door. Tsotsi hides the baby and asks Die Aap what he wants. Die Aap tells Tsotsi that Butcher is angry with Tsotsi and has joined a different gang. Die Aap suggests he and Tsotsi form a new gang. Tsotsi refuses and tells Die Aap to leave.

Tsotsi finds Miriam and brings her back to his room. When Miriam asks the baby’s name, Tsotsi tells her it’s David. When Miriam asks whether Tsotsi is the child’s father, he tells her David didn’t know his father. Miriam tells Tsotsi the baby is sick and asks to adopt and care for him. Tsotsi refuses, saying the baby belongs to him.

Tsotsi hides the baby in the ruins and goes looking for Boston. Tsotsi finds Boston unconscious in a shebeen. He carries Boston back to his room and goes to buy food. When Boston wakes up in Tsotsi’s bed, Tsotsi explains to Boston about caring for the baby and sparing Morris’s life. He demands that Boston tell him what is happening to him. Boston tells Tsotsi that he’s changing. When Tsotsi asks what has changed him, Boston tells Tsotsi he’s now asking about God. Boston sleeps in Tsotsi’s bed that night, and the next morning, even though Tsotsi wants him to stay, he leaves.

The next day, Tsotsi is sitting on a sidewalk outside a church when the church gardener, Isaiah , offers him some tea. Tsotsi asks Isaiah about the church and about God. Isaiah explains as best he can. He then invites Tsotsi to come to church that evening. Later, Tsotsi carries baby David to Miriam’s and tells her the baby vomited up the milk she left. Miriam gets medicine for the baby. She restates her desire to care for the baby. Tsotsi begs her not to take the baby from him. He leaves the baby with her when he hears church bells ringing—presumably to attend the service Isaiah invited him to—but comes back, takes the baby, and hides it again overnight.

The next morning, Tsotsi wakes up thinking he needs to tell Miriam his real name, David Madondo. He is walking through town when he hears bulldozers. White people have been complaining about Black people moving back into the ruins, so bulldozers have come to raze the ruins again. Tsotsi runs to save the baby, but a bulldozer knocks a wall on top of Tsotsi and kills him. When his body is dragged from the wreckage, there is a “beautiful” smile on his face.

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Tsotsi not only tells the story of Tsotsi’s journey to redemption, but it also provides insight into the salvation of other characters, suggesting that hope is possible for all of humanity. 

I n an essay of 350-400 words, discuss Tsotsi’s role in the salvation of Miriam, Morris Tshabalala and Boston.  

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    ii) Consult the rubric for marking guidelines.

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I n an essay of 350-400 words, discuss Tsotsi’s role in the salvation of Miriam, Morris Tshabalala and Boston.

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Tsotsi is one of those books that you can't put down. It's an unforgettable book by the world's best living writer. It's a lost classic. A must-read for anyone who enjoys a great book. Read on to learn more. Athol Fugard Tsotsi is a story about a young man who is orphaned at age nine and must fight for his life alone in the townships of Johannesburg. When he accidentally kidnaps a baby, he is forced to confront his own humanity, the demons of his past, and the reality of his destiny. The book's author, a white South African, writes in an intense style that humanizes brutality and exposes the corruption of human nature. Yet, the story also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Athol Hood The premise of Tsotsi is as simple as it is complex. Tsotsi is a young gang leader in Sophiatown, Johannesburg, who has no memory of his past. He has no family, no friends, and no past. He is everything he's not supposed to be. He is the epitome of a thug. The setting is grim and bleak. The AIDS crisis has changed the face of South Africa and many have been affected by the AIDS epidemic. However, Hood's story is a compelling one, balancing the political over the personal. While the title character's plight is largely about survival, his orphaned condition doesn't distract from the larger story. David Madondo The book is set in the South African township of Sophiatown. It follows the story of an orphan boy named David and his adopted dog, Totsi. In the story, David grows up and learns to respect and care for other people. He grows up to become a successful lawyer and a father to three children. However, his life is not without trials and tribulations. As a young child, Tsotsi's life is not easy. His mother was abducted during apartheid and he grew up without a father. He is a misfit and is raised by his single mother. He eventually loses his mother and ends up a fugitive. His life is full of danger and crime. Isaiah In Isaiah Tsotsi book review, you'll find out how Tsotsi meets God and changes his life. He learns about God and what it means to love God. He also learns that God is everywhere and does not approve of sin, which makes him a better person. Tsotsi agrees to go to church after hearing Isaiah's message and starts a new life of goodness, which includes not resorting to violence. The book starts in a town called Sophiatown, which could also be called Soweto, in South Africa. It is in this town that the main character Tsotsi lives. Tsotsi, whose name means "thug," has been a member of a gang for a long time. His life is full of violence and crime, but he is able to change it and find peace. Miriam In Miriam Tsotsi, author Terry Pheto plays the role of headstrong mother Miriam. She has a difficult life. She's left with her baby by her husband without explanation, but she's not about to give up. She seeks solace through her art, which is fueled by her unconditional love for her baby. She also learns that her true inner peace comes from helping others. At first, Tsotsi is cautious to keep the baby hidden from prying eyes. But when a young mother is forced to breastfeed her baby, he starts to remember his past. His relationship with Miriam forces him to examine his failures and responsibilities. Tsotsi Tsotsi is a Zimbabwean novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. His story is as compelling as his art. The book is about the emergence of a self that is beyond the limitations of the human psyche. As he explores the roots of his own existence, Tsotsi discovers that he is not alone. The story of Tsotsi is gripping and the character development is phenomenal. The book is full of descriptions and each scene helped build Tsotsi's character and background. I loved how the novel was told from Tsotsi's point of view. However, the novel is rated R for its graphic violence and adult themes.

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Language is a central element of human interaction; it is what enables civilization, and develops in lockstep with it, encompassing new concepts or describing theoretical frameworks. With computer development reaching processing capacity and algorithms that enable them work with language, this field of technology is starting to affect language, as...

Misinformation Online in Healthcare: Preventive Measures

Sometimes people opt for determining their diagnosis based on the symptoms, using the information they seek online in spite of arranging doctor’s appointments for proper health analysis. Unfortunately, society might be easily disinformed, considering that the quality of media data on web pages is not always assured. As a result,...

Masks and Social Distancing in Fighting COVID-19

Public opinion constitutes an essential attribute in determining the popularity of a particular issue. In essence, public members in many countries have played a substantial role in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. This is a disease caused by a coronavirus, which was first identified in Wuhan, China (Zhang et al.,...

The Spanish Landings in America

Today’s history marks the Spanish landings in the newly found America as invasion and colonization. Over the decades, the Spanish invaders killed and enslaved most of the people from many different indigenous groups that lived there. Now, these actions fall under the category of genocide, but at the time, people...

The Knight Character in “The Canterbury Tales” by Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales in regard to the Middle Ages The Canterbury Tales are generally perceived by many as a prominent contribution to medieval literature. Indeed, it represents a fully-fledged depiction of a social stratification of that time, as well as the linguistic peculiarities and features of people’s robes. Thereby, it...

Compression in Sports and Its Main Advantages

Compression creates warmth throughout the muscles, which directly prevents muscle strain and fatigue. This causes a substantial reduction in the risk of injury. In fact, a recent literature review illustrated that athletes employing compression wear or equipment experienced a 64% increase in the reduction of ankle sprain risk and an...

The “Magic of the State” Book by Michael Taussig

The book “Magic of the State”, written by Michael Taussig, is a combination of creative fiction and ethnographic writing. It is a book discussing many of the real world’s problems and trends, while presenting them in the form of a fictional state (Taussig, 2013). It is difficult to pinpoint what...

Sakurajima – Volcano in Southern Kyushu in Japan

Sakurajima is a volcano that is in southern Kyushu in Japan. It is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and also one of the volcanoes that have constant activity. The place where it is located has been very active during the past few centuries and is called...

Aspects of the Global Surgical Package

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The Aircraft Runways Construction

The construction of runways is similar to that of roads, only that the materials used are strong in holding heavyweight. Airport constructions necessitate careful use of instructions during the construction of runways and taxiways. Many airports rely on manufactured materials, including concrete or a mixture of aggregates and binders. Furthermore,...

“The Lost Letters of Pergamum”: An Evaluation

The Lost Letters of Pergamum genre can be described as an epistolary novel loosely based on historical context. Longenecker claimed that his story explores “what might have happened during the final year in the life of a man named Antipas” and the “dynamics of friendship, goodness, virtue and honor” of...

Lego Company’s Core Values and Ethical Dilemmas

Some of the core values of the Lego company include Imagination, Creativity, Caring, Learning, and Quality. The company’s sustainable competitive advantage is based on its founding principles of transparency, integrity, worker rights, well-being, and caring for the environment. Lego’s marketing strategies include paying close attention to all the Ps of...

Involuntary Conversion of a Principal Residence

The article demonstrates the variety of scenarios in which the exclusion under Sec. 121 can be applied. I understood the situation where two unmarried individuals jointly own a home. For example, the homeowners want to sell their house, or their property has been destroyed by a natural disaster or an...

Four Processes of the Pharmacokinetic Phase

In order to describe the four processes of the pharmacokinetic phase, one is to primarily turn to the definition of the pharmacokinetics. According to Le (2020), pharmacokinetics is essentially the drug’s movement through the body, as well as in and out of it – or, in other words, the body’s...

Globalization After World War I

The emergence of the global economy corresponds to the aftermath of World War I, and the battle of governments and markets for control over the field brought unexpected results. The establishment of strong ties among the nations and the expansion of trade and migration contributed to the revival of globalization...

“How Did Jews Become White Folks?” by Brodkin, Karen Sacks

I have read ‘How Did Jews Become White Folks?’ and found a quote that I think is worthy of attention. The author of the book mentions, ‘I grew up during the 1950s in the Euroethnic New York suburb of Valley Stream where Jews were simply one kind of white folks...

Sustainability of Economic Growth

In the last few decades, overall economic growth spiked dramatically. The growth is closely connected with people’s life quality (Figueroa, 2021). This is why some have begun to question whether this process can be sustainable and infinite. In theory, economic growth can be unlimited if it adopts sustainable principles (Ashmarina...

The Wellness Plan Development

It is hard to disagree with the need and use of the Wellness plan. As Nicola demonstrated, TWP in Detroit appeared from community needs to provide access to healthcare and improve medical care standards for people who cannot pay. It was shown in the discussion post that lack of this...

History and Effects of Racial Inequality in the United States

Racial inequality in the United States is a widespread issue that affects a significant portion of the population. It continues to have an adverse impact on society, as hostility remains between different ethnical groups. Historically, the issues of Black people were given much less attention from the governmental initiatives, criminal...

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Discussion of Mixed Method Approach

Qualitative and quantitative components of mixed methods research are combined to reinforce and broaden a study’s conclusions so that they can be published. Research issues can be answered using a variety of methodologies, including mixed methods, in all investigations (Anguera et al., 2018). Purpose statements in mixed methods studies comprise...

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Resilience

Many variables can impact resilience; however, some significant ones incorporate a person’s adaptation to stress. The research around the impacts of COVID-19 reveal that a larger part of individuals has reported a negative effect on their psychological well-being because of COVID-19 (Liu et al., 2021). Nonetheless, there are few examinations...

The Andromeda-Milky Way Collision

Humanity tends to think about hypothetical events that could happen in space in billions of years. One of these is the possibility of a collision of two galaxies – Andromeda and the Milky Way – in 5 billion years (PBS Space Time, 2018). This question was raised even centuries ago...

Teacher Career: The Role of Self-Efficacy

Self-efficacy is the capacity of someone to produce the desired type of effect in a particular work setup. It is worth noting that self-efficacy lowers after a practical experience with the job. It is regained after a long-term experience because one will have mastered the content. Teaching programs are educative...

Researching of 9-11 Commission

The 9/11 Commission was formed in 2002 after the events of September 11, 2001 to investigate what really happened (Entman & Stonbely, 2018). It was headed by former New Jersey Governor Thomas Keen (Hughes, 2020). The 9/11 attack in America is a series of coordinated terrorist acts that took place...

Kardashian Nation Work in America’s Klan

Kardashian Nation Work in America’s Klan is Lofton’s discourse on the Kardashian family as a contemporary new media phenomenon in the American socio-cultural field. It starts with a preface about the Melissa Click incident and ends with a defensive speech about her. From the viewpoints of readers who are not...

Legal and Ethical Concepts Application

Personal and professional values help people to make their judgments in different contexts. Personal values, as a rule, embrace a person’s inner qualities and the qualities he or she wants to find in others, such as care, honesty, and sincerity. These values are formed starting from a person’s birth by...

Watson’s Theory of Caring and the Tidal Model

Watson’s care theory includes an approach to more holistic care and treatment of patients. Instead of using science only, care theory is based on more mindful and conscious interaction with the patient for a deeper personal connection. It helps to identify all the components necessary for the well-being of the...

The Doctrine of Discovery Regarding Indigenous People

Over the years, the doctrine of discovery has been used to confiscate the lands of indigenous people and transfer them to dominating or colonizing nations. The internationally recognized principle of “terra nullius” provides that land belongs to no one and could be acquired through occupation. It also incorporates the Regalian...

Paraeducators in Classrooms with Disabled Students

Education makes a critical contribution to the development of society. In today’s world, where equality and diversity play a paramount role, more attention should be given to inclusive education. It means that education systems must develop and implement education strategies for special-needs students. I want to research the co-teaching models...

Blood Clotting Disorders as a Study Topic

Research Many factors need to be considered when analyzing and thinking about the consequences and causes of this kind of disease. The most important may be the hereditary connection, which transmits poor blood circulation and suffers from more than one generation. The problem of this disease has been bothering humankind...

Marketing Strategy in Business

Importance of Marketing for a Business Marketing is an integral part of the business as it engages customers. Marketers have the task of studying the market – its trends and buyers’ needs. They create forecasts of a specific demand and how the business can satisfy it. As a result, companies...

Governmental Role in Health and Education Fields

Introduction Government is the most influential institution in a country because it has the economic power to make significant changes in all national systems. Indeed, law enforcement, education, transportation, health manufacturing, and business depend on the administration’s decisions and financial support. Politicians tend to select one of these sectors to...

Reducing Carbon Emissions to Zero

Carbon emissions refer to gases released into the atmosphere due to human activities or natural sources such as ocean release, decay, and burning of fossil fuels, for instance, oil. Bill Gates argues that in the future, the US should be able to make electricity, steel, and cement without freeing emanations...

Social Media vs. Television and News Channels

People in my age range use media much more extensively and actively than the people of my parents’ age. Young people prefer digital media as the main source of information about the country and the world and it significantly reduces the time they spend watching traditional TV or reading print...

Technology for Learning English as a Foreign Language

Although online courses force students to face many difficulties, they also open up many opportunities. Professionals recognize that educational technologies as a means of regular improvement can be useful and motivating. Teachers and tutors are looking for advanced methods to facilitate the learning procedure, which online courses are. In the...

The Role of Religion in Ancient Egyptian Life

Religion was deeply integrated into Egyptian culture and society. By analyzing the documents provided, one can trace the role of Egyptian cosmology in the Egyptian way of life. First of all, the pantheon of the gods in Ancient Egypt was diverse and broad, as each god had its own scope...

Homage to the Trainer Speech Example

Hello, dear friends! I am called upon to tell you how my coach helped me to become better, stronger and taught me to live. My story began two years ago when I came to my coach with a dream to become stronger and more resilient. At that time, I was...

Death Penalty: The Utilitarianism Ethical Theory

Implementation of the death penalty is an ethical issue charged with controversies due to conflicting ethical theories, with some supporting that it is effective in deterring crime while others perceive it to be inhumane. Many arguments against the death penalty pivot on lack of deterrent effect, humanity, and irreversibility, while...

Improving Management at SNHU Pet Supply Company

Management skills are essential components of any group to accomplish organizational goals. The issue of SNHU Pet Supply Company affects team members and decreases the overall motivation and collective spirit. Managers send out detailed lists of tasks weekly, making employees stressed, as team members should explain any task deviations. Some...

Biochemical and Neuropsychological Models of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

Differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders associated with neurological diseases or affective disorders remains relevant to the present day. It requires a thorough analysis of not only the conditions of the disorders but also the clinical picture as a whole. It should be noted that most authors studying this issue pointed...

Cognitive Processes: Reaction Time and Accuracy

Human cognitive processes include sensation, perception, attention, imagination, memory, thinking, and speech. “Identifying the cognitive processes underlying social decision making has major implications for understanding human nature” (Chen & Fischbacher, 2020, p. 422). Response time is a natural type of data for studying cognitive processes, the time that elapses from...

The Venus Figurines Statuettes Analysis

The Venus figurines are mysterious small statuettes, 2-8 inches tall, which anthropologists found throughout Europe, dating as far back as 35,000 to 40,000 years ago. From visual arts prehistoric, by anatomy, the figurines coincide with the Homo Sapiens neanderthalensis replacement, which presents images of modern human-like form at the start...

The Innovative Solutions Information Technology Startup

Introduction It is important to note that the company of interest is a small IT startup called Innovative Solutions (INOS), which was acquired by a multinational enterprise (MNE). The cultural attributes of INOS include horizontal, relaxed, non-hierarchal, and innovation-focused elements. Discussion However, the organizational culture of the MNE is hierarchal,...

Gene Transfer and Genetic Engineering Mechanisms

This paper discusses gene transfer mechanisms and the different genetic engineering mechanisms. Gene transfer, a natural process, can cause variation in biological features. This method is naturally utilized to develop enhanced agricultural varieties, and it is also employed to produce particular kinds in molecular biology or recombinant DNA technology (Guo...

Henry VIII and the Renaissance Diplomacy

The event in question happened in England, precisely, in one of the palaces of Henry VIII. The communication involved two diplomats: Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selve, who was the bishop of Lavaur. They were sent by the King of France, Francis I, to the King of England, Henry...

QuickWrite: The One Where We Ask, «What If?»

We tend to view famous people as representatives of their cultures, holders of important opinions, and, in general, very interesting individuals. However, many, if not all of them, are not who they seem to be; what we view as a celebrity’s personality is a carefully constructed image that helps sell...

Understanding Amish Attitudes Toward Death: Implications for End-of-Life Care

There are many factors that, to a great extent, determine the attitude one has toward death, such as social, religious, cultural, and financial factors (Puente-Fernandez et al., 2020). According to some studies, death awakens feelings of frustration, fear, and insecurity in healthcare professionals. The Amish are best known for their...

Hypertension and Nurse Practitioner Care

Hypertension (HTN) may be regarded as one of the most common cardiovascular system disorders all over the world. “Characterized by a persistent elevation in the arterial pressure,” this medical condition implies the rise of systolic (≥ 130 mm Hg) or diastolic (≥ 80 mm Hg) blood pressure or both of...

How Analytics Can Help Improve Healthcare Decision-Making

Applying healthcare analytics appropriately helps one make more productive and effective operational and clinical choices. Healthcare analytics focuses on the technical procedures that gather, monitor, and interpret healthcare information to curb challenges like diseases, ensure good healthcare services, promotion of workers and patient security. Data analysis assists healthcare professionals in...

Risk Communication in Pandemic Prevention

Communication is a fundamental factor in public health and has an instrumental role in promoting health and preventing diseases. Risk communication is one element that defines health communication theory that focuses on informing the public about health hazards, especially those that can lead to pandemics. According to Heydari et al....

Faith Integration Into Business Administration Programs

Introduction In Romans 8:37-39, the apostle Paul speaks of how nothing can separate us from the love of God. He mentions that neither death nor life, angels nor rulers, present nor future, height nor depth can do so (Biblica, 2022). This verse reminds us that no matter what circumstance we...

Healthcare Systems in England vs. the US

England is the country that the student has chosen for analysis. The National Health Service is a tax-funded healthcare organization in England. The difference is that American healthcare organizations are funded through insurance programs like Medicare or Medicaid. Politics, culture, and other essential aspects affect the distribution of medical services...

“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant

Introduction In “The Necklace,” Guy de Maupassant depicts Mathilde’s character transformation through her interactions with various settings. Discussion The protagonist begins the story as an unhappy woman dissatisfied with her life and longs for wealth and luxury. However, as the story progresses and Mathilde experiences the consequences of her actions,...

Why Say “No” to Capital Punishment?

The death penalty debates have led to the abolition of capital punishment in numerous countries all over the world. The most important arguments against capital punishment include the inappropriateness of violation of the right to live, the possibility of executing innocent people, and the high cost of procedures required for...

Mechanical Devices for Pneumatic Compression

The article by Zaleska, Olszewski, and Durlik is focused on the exploration of the practical benefits of the use of mechanical devices for pneumatic compression (IPC).1 Such devices are a technology that was designed to replace the manual lymphatic drainage in patients with lower limb lymphedema. The manual drainage is...

Violence Against Women and Its Consequences

The article at hand successfully addresses the issue of domestic violence within the framework of the conservation model. The research is properly evidenced both theoretically and empirically. Myra Estrin Levine’s Conservation Model chosen for the analysis perfectly aligns with the purpose of the study providing the author with the necessary...

Alumni Associations and Benefits for Members

Almost every university and college has an organization where former students get a chance to gather from time to time and choose the most interesting themes, activities, and events for discussions. In some institutions, it is obligatory to point to contribute to an alumni association. However, the vast majority of...

Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Quality Review

Land Use, Zoning, and CEQR Land use refers to the management and utilization of land to produce, change or maintain its natural state and includes aspects such as zoning, city planning, agricultural development, and public regulation (Burke, 2009). On the other hand, zoning refers to the process of determining how...

Elderly People Proportion and Its Societal Impact

It is a well-known fact that one of the main reasons for the demographical crisis in any country is its aging population. To begin with, it would be proper to state that young people might not have any chances to receive worthy jobs after graduation as all the best positions...

Virtue Ethics: Altering Testimony on Global Warming

Headlines such as this affect my perception of politicians because they reflect the reality of a bureaucratic state in the US. Eilperin (2008) discussed an important issue of censorship in regards to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention testimony on global warming. The author stated that the remarks cited...

Adolescent Thinking and Behavior: Good and Bad

Introduction Specific brain changes that are observed in adolescents include the development of synaptic pruning and axon and myelination growth. As a result, the number of neurons used for effective brain functioning decreases, but useful synaptic connections become stronger because of the growth of myelin in nerve cells (“Inside the...

Predictive Analysis in Business: “Moneyball” Film

Introduction Predictive analysis is a powerful tool for businesses and individuals; it has started to be used extensively over the past several years. Its elements are portrayed in some movies, in which characters use predictive analytics for decision making. Moneyball (2011) can be considered one of the examples of movies...

Comparative Education and Opportunities for the UK

The characteristic features of educational systems of different countries vary considerably due to the political, economic, cultural, and other peculiarities of these nations. Globalization has brought new opportunities and challenges related to education as people can now obtain degrees and find employment in any part of the plant (Banks 2015)....

Qualitative versus Quantitative Resources in Literature Review

When writing a literature review, one needs to carefully differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research. Though both resources are essential for a holistic overview of the theoretical framework, the choice of the academic literature should remain consistent with the methodology chosen. At its core, quantitative resources seek causation or explanation...

Douglas C. Engelbart: Precis of an Article

Douglas C. Engelbart was born on 30 January 1925 in Oregon. Now he is mostly famous for inventing the first computer mouse and his pioneering works in human-computer interactions, networking, graphic user interface and other IT-related spheres. During World War II, Engelbart worked as a radio technician. After its end,...

“Aromatase” by Di Nardo and Giovanna

In their article, Di Nardo et al. presented the results of the experiment on assigning the value of pKa to a specific residue related to a cytochrome P450 (1186). It is possible to agree with the results of this experiment that is associated with observing the evidence regarding an elevated...

The Stanford Prison Experiment Review

Introduction The first video named the Stanford Prison Experiment presents a real socio-psychological experiment held in 1971. The US Navy sponsored the study as they had intentions to reveal the reasons for severe conflicts between the guards and the prisoners in the prisons (Vsauce, 2018). Phillip Zimbardo, the lead researcher,...

Types of Health Information Management Systems

Health information management (HIM) systems are divided into three different types, which are as follows: Clinical systems. These systems are utilized for collecting, storing, changing, and allowing access to different kinds of clinical information necessary for the process of delivering quality healthcare. They tend to contain peer-reviewed knowledge, laboratory systems...

Project Management and Supply Chain Strategies

Introduction When it comes to business processes, both nonhuman resources and employees are equally significant. That is why companies draw specific attention to dealing with these kinds of resources, and project management is a suitable option here. According to Jacobs and Chase (2014), this term stands for planning, directing, and...

The Use of Nanotechnology: Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment

The lecture of Professor Sangeeta Bhatia provides an innovative perspective on cancer diagnostics with the use of nanotechnology. She was inspired by the achievements related to the minimization of computers and drew an analogy between engineering and medicine (Bhatia, 2015). The claim is that similar methods can be applied to...

Microsoft Corporation Strategic Management

Introduction Microsoft Corporation remains one of the most competitive and profitable companies in the global computer and software industries. Microsoft’s first core competence is the presence of high-quality products that meet the needs of more customers, including Windows, Skype, Office, Visual Studio, and software applications (Lohr 2018). The key competitors...

“The Land Ethic” by Aldo Leopold

Introduction As the environmental movement becomes less of a fringe subculture and more of a cornerstone of modern life, a generational shift in human consciousness is inevitable. However, what human consciousness should be shifting towards is up for debate. The Land Ethic, proposed by Aldo Leopold, is a framework of...

What Factors Influence the Choice of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Type

Alternative Dispute Resolution forms The need for a large investment of time and money on litigation led to Alternative Dispute Resolution methods, which are often more effective and beneficial. There are three forms of ADR: adjudicative, evaluative, and facilitative (McManus & Silverstein, 2011). The most common ADR types are arbitration,...

From the Roman Empire to Late Antiquity

The transition from the period of the Roman Empire to late antiquity was characterized by drastic changes in all spheres of human life. These changes had a considerable impact on the art of the period as it started to move from ancient Greek values to the values of the middle...

Speed Performance Abilities

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Non-Profit Organization ‘Legend in My Section’ Mission

Vision Statement For hundreds of years people are fighting for social justice and human rights in order to contribute to the appearance of better living conditions in the world. Philosophers, artists, and scientists are famous for their individual influence in addressing different societal problems as well as for the creation...

Texas-Related Current Events

Article Summary The authors touch on the highly social topic of police defunding and systemic racism, which appeared in public discourse due to the tragic events in Minneapolis. Clare Proctor and Juan Pablo Garnham (2020) are as unbiased as possible and give several points of view that include city authorities,...

The History of 1931 Colonial Exposition

1931 Colonial Exposition in Paris showed people in cages, often nude or half-naked. The exhibits were people from Senegalese villages and other regions of the African continent, taken to Paris to demonstrate to the public the structure of their life. On the territory of the Colonial Exposition, six villages with...

Hospital Organizational Structure Breakdown

Any hospital has an adequately organized structure, consisting of specific components without which the healthcare organization will not function for its patients’ benefit. Thus, any hospital has a board of directors responsible for each healthcare department’s decision-making (Rivier University, 2020). The hospitals that are religiously affiliated usually have clergy or...

Wernicke’s Area and Language Development

Located within the cerebral hemisphere’s left temporal lobe, Wernicke’s area is a brain region critical for language development, particularly in speech comprehension. Language capabilities are progressively acquired and enhanced from childhood to adulthood and encompass receptive and expressive abilities. Wernicke’s area contains motor neurons that support the comprehension of both...

Environmental Scanning and Organizational

This article explains how environmental scanning is used to position the company in the market.There is a connection between environmental scanning and organizational culture. According to the article, various sources are used to provide information for scanning. In carrying out environmental scanning, issues such as political, economical, social, technological, legal...

Independent Contractors and Amazon: A Legal Study

According to labor law, independent contractors are guaranteed multiple rights such as the right to contract, choose where to work, how to work, and manage their own business. As an independent contractor, Amier enjoyed working for Amazon and was appalled when the company banned his account without any apparent reason....

Research of the Mirror Neurons

It is worth noting that mirror neurons have a typical shape and consist of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. They are located in various structures of the brain (Mazurek & Schieber, 2019). Their location does make sense, given that there are several functions they perform – understanding the...

“The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus” by Edwin Williamson

Introduction This paper summarizes the plot of The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus. It also briefly describes the main character and analyzes the main ideas of the story. The book is written from a historical point of view, so it does not focus on a specific issue. Nevertheless, this essay...

Flat Earth Society: The Importance of Logic and Critical Thinking in Perceiving Information

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    grade 11: tsotsi literary essay length: 350 - 400 words (35 - 40 lines) introduction: 4 lines the introduction must include these four 'things' in this order: 1. t-a-g statement 2. rephrase the topic 3. very important! thesis statement 4. characters 'title, author, genre' statement.

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    For example, his early play The Blood Knot (1961), which he wrote while he was also drafting Tsotsi, shows how racism and colorism under apartheid harm two South African half-brothers, one who has dark skin and one who can pass for white. Another famous white South African author whose works criticize anti-Black racism under apartheid is Nadine ...

  3. Tsotsi Redemption Essay

    However, throughout the course of the novel, Tsotsi slowly begins to change, ultimately leading to his redemption. The catalyst for Tsotsi's redemption journey is the discovery of a baby that he steals from a woman he has just killed. Initially, Tsotsi is unsure what to do with the baby, and he even considers abandoning it.

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    EXAMPLE OF A LITERARY ESSAY TOPIC: Tsotsi's decisions are justified by his environment. Discuss the truth of this statement in an essay of 300 - 350 words. (2 - 2½ pages) OR The theme of Apartheid plays a significant role in Tsotsi. Discuss the validity of the above statement in an essay of 300 - 350 words. (2 - 2 ½ pages)

  5. Identity and Memory Theme in Tsotsi

    In Tsotsi, characters have three kinds of identity, one false and two true: the false identity of stereotype, and the true identities of individual history and of universal human belonging.Memory is necessary to reject a false, stereotyped identity in favor of true individual and group identities. In the novel, these different identities, false and true, play out in the protagonist's, Tsotsi ...

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    Table of Contents. List of Common Tsotsi Grade 11 Essay Questions and Answers. Question 1: Identify the positive and negative occurrences that shape Tsotsi's life. Question 2: Discuss the theme of redemption as seen in the novel, Tsotsi. Question 3: Discuss the different gang members in the novel, including Tsotsi.

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    Tsotsi (yellow) Discuss the different ways in which characters understand what it means to be a man and/or a decent human. Use evidence from the novel to support your discussion. Refer to: Gumboot Dlamini. Boston. Morris Tshabalala. Miriam. length: 350-400 words.

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    Tsotsi Summary. Four Black South African gang members— Tsotsi, Boston, Butcher, and Die Aap —are sitting in Tsotsi's room, waiting for night, when Tsotsi suggests they kill a man on the train. Sadistic Butcher and stupid Die Aap agree. Intellectual, cowardly Boston resists for a moment but eventually submits.

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    Tsotsi not only tells the story of Tsotsi's journey to redemption, but it also provides insight into the salvation of other characters, suggesting that hope is possible for all of humanity. In an essay of 350-400 words, discuss Tsotsi's role in the salvation of Miriam, Morris Tshabalala and Boston. LITERARY ESSAY GUIDELINES.

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    Tsotsi is one of those books that you can't put down. It's an unforgettable book by the world's best living writer. It's a lost classic. A must-read for anyone who enjoys a great book. Read on to learn more. Athol Fugard Tsotsi is a story about a young man who is orphaned at age nine and must fight for his life alone in the townships of ...

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    EXAMPLE ESSAY: SOOOO MUCH GOOD STUFF HERE!! Tsotsi Essay - Only Light Can Drive out Darkness Only light can drive out darkness, and light can be let into even the darkest of souls. This magnitude of change is apparent in Fugard's Tsotsi.The novel portrays a young black man in the time of South Africa's Apartheid who, having repressed all knowledge of his upbringing, goes by the name of Tsotsi.

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    Tsotsi Essay. Par. 1. a. Change the questions to a thesis statement - e.g. The perception of everyone in this world is greatly affected by their environment. b. Explain the meaning of this statement in your own words. In particular, what is meant by the terms "perception and "environment.". c. Apply this ideas to the movie "Tsotsi.

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    The chain of events begins when Boston questions if Tsotsi has a soul. This reveals to have a profound eûect on Tsotsi when he savagely beats Boston and runs away. The words, however, are carried with him to the blue gum trees and Tsotsi cannot escape his own thoughts and memories of the past.

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