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A bag of sweets
Titel- Symbolic representation of the conflict between the two sisters
o Muslims regard giving gifts as good manners that maintain and strengthen relations between the giver and the
recipient.
o This explains why Khadija hopes for reconciliation and continues to come to the shop after her sister gives her the
bag of sweets.
Ironic- Does not represent a expensive gift but rather cheap sweets
Background of Author
Born 1942
Grew up in PE
had Catholic Education
She lived in York England since 1973
Setting
A muslim family in South africa
No place and time
No indication that it is rural or urban area
Action takes place mainly in the family shop
Main Characters
Khadija & Kaltoum and brother who feathers briefly Abdul
Khadija
Youngest child
Falls in love with christian man & marries him
Leaves the house and lost all contact with her family
Returns after 3 years
Appears to have a Convivial pleasant demeanour
She is unwavering in her pursuit of an improved relationship between her and her family members.
She is kind and always smiling.
She is forthcoming because she expresses her emotions clearly and penly declares that she misses her
family traditions and especially her
eldest sister.
Kaltoum
Eldest sibling
Narrates the story
Was closest to khadija of all siblings
Rebuffs all khadija’s attempts at returing
Attitude
comes accross as harsh and inflexible
She is a round character: she experiences both inner conflict and outer conflict.
She is cold-hearted and holds grudges, not only because she was hurt that her youngest sister did not
share her secret with her, but also for the betrayal of the family.
She is stubborn because she struggles to forgive her sister for leaving the family and she believes her
leaving was a betrayal causing the death of their
, Summary
A young Muslim woman called Kaltoum assists in the family shop on Fridays when her brothers
attend prayers at the Mosque.
One day, she is surprised to see her estranged sister, Kadija, entering the shop. Khadija left the
family three years before to marry a Christian man. She has been calling at the family home
daily after the passing away of her parents, hoping for a reconciliation. The family has so far
refused her entry and ignores her time and time again.
She then decides to change track and meet the eldest sister at the shop on Fridays.
Themes
Lack of tolerance
-The theme of intolerance is noted throughout the short story. The family is unable to forgive
Khadija for leaving them to marry into a Christian family.
Forgiveness
The family blames Khadija for the death of their parents and despite being practising Muslims,
they cannot find it in their hearts to forgive.
On the other hand, it appears as if Khadija has forgiven her family for shunning her all these
years.
Expectations vs reality
Khadija hopes that by showing up regularly and being herself, that her family will relent and
welcome her back into the inner circle.
In reality it is Kaltoum's stubborn refusal to accept her sister into their midst that prevents the
reconciliation.
Diction/ figure of speech
Simile: narrator compares her feelings with her sisters feelings
Metaphor: Narrator describes how ‘one day in a trance I reached for a fistful of sweet’ ,to
explain she was not aware of her actions
Personification: ‘I could see those hands running across the keyboard’
Irony: A bag of sweets is supposed to be a treat and bring joy to the receiver but in this story, it is used
as a form of insult to the one who receives it. Khadija is disrespected and she was treated like a child.
Toon: gloomy because kaltoum only expresses negative thoughts
Mood: angry and upset
Forbidden Love
Titel : refers to a romantic relationship between two people, which is not approved, the
disapprove can be religious , cultural, or political differences
Dora & Michaela’s relationship is discouraged by the people from Noord gesig
Summary
The story is about two people who love each other deeply and have to hide their feelings.
Michael is Black and Dora is Coloured. The two lovers are eventually exposed when
Dora's little brother, Bobby, learns that his sister is in a relationship with a native*. This
revelation leads to a feud between the lovers' families, which later results in Michael's
attack. The irony in the story lies in the fact that Davie (Dora's brother) has had a
relationship with Salome (Mike's sister) from which a child was conceived.
Themes
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A bag of sweets
Titel- Symbolic representation of the conflict between the two sisters
o Muslims regard giving gifts as good manners that maintain and strengthen relations between the giver and the
recipient.
o This explains why Khadija hopes for reconciliation and continues to come to the shop after her sister gives her the
bag of sweets.
Ironic- Does not represent a expensive gift but rather cheap sweets
Background of Author
Born 1942
Grew up in PE
had Catholic Education
She lived in York England since 1973
Setting
A muslim family in South africa
No place and time
No indication that it is rural or urban area
Action takes place mainly in the family shop
Main Characters
Khadija & Kaltoum and brother who feathers briefly Abdul
Khadija
Youngest child
Falls in love with christian man & marries him
Leaves the house and lost all contact with her family
Returns after 3 years
Appears to have a Convivial pleasant demeanour
She is unwavering in her pursuit of an improved relationship between her and her family members.
She is kind and always smiling.
She is forthcoming because she expresses her emotions clearly and penly declares that she misses her
family traditions and especially her
eldest sister.
Kaltoum
Eldest sibling
Narrates the story
Was closest to khadija of all siblings
Rebuffs all khadija’s attempts at returing
Attitude
comes accross as harsh and inflexible
She is a round character: she experiences both inner conflict and outer conflict.
She is cold-hearted and holds grudges, not only because she was hurt that her youngest sister did not
share her secret with her, but also for the betrayal of the family.
She is stubborn because she struggles to forgive her sister for leaving the family and she believes her
leaving was a betrayal causing the death of their
, Summary
A young Muslim woman called Kaltoum assists in the family shop on Fridays when her brothers
attend prayers at the Mosque.
One day, she is surprised to see her estranged sister, Kadija, entering the shop. Khadija left the
family three years before to marry a Christian man. She has been calling at the family home
daily after the passing away of her parents, hoping for a reconciliation. The family has so far
refused her entry and ignores her time and time again.
She then decides to change track and meet the eldest sister at the shop on Fridays.
Themes
Lack of tolerance
-The theme of intolerance is noted throughout the short story. The family is unable to forgive
Khadija for leaving them to marry into a Christian family.
Forgiveness
The family blames Khadija for the death of their parents and despite being practising Muslims,
they cannot find it in their hearts to forgive.
On the other hand, it appears as if Khadija has forgiven her family for shunning her all these
years.
Expectations vs reality
Khadija hopes that by showing up regularly and being herself, that her family will relent and
welcome her back into the inner circle.
In reality it is Kaltoum's stubborn refusal to accept her sister into their midst that prevents the
reconciliation.
Diction/ figure of speech
Simile: narrator compares her feelings with her sisters feelings
Metaphor: Narrator describes how ‘one day in a trance I reached for a fistful of sweet’ ,to
explain she was not aware of her actions
Personification: ‘I could see those hands running across the keyboard’
Irony: A bag of sweets is supposed to be a treat and bring joy to the receiver but in this story, it is used
as a form of insult to the one who receives it. Khadija is disrespected and she was treated like a child.
Toon: gloomy because kaltoum only expresses negative thoughts
Mood: angry and upset
Forbidden Love
Titel : refers to a romantic relationship between two people, which is not approved, the
disapprove can be religious , cultural, or political differences
Dora & Michaela’s relationship is discouraged by the people from Noord gesig
Summary
The story is about two people who love each other deeply and have to hide their feelings.
Michael is Black and Dora is Coloured. The two lovers are eventually exposed when
Dora's little brother, Bobby, learns that his sister is in a relationship with a native*. This
revelation leads to a feud between the lovers' families, which later results in Michael's
attack. The irony in the story lies in the fact that Davie (Dora's brother) has had a
relationship with Salome (Mike's sister) from which a child was conceived.
Themes
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