1. The significance of the baby:

i) Helps him remember his past: his mother, his dog, the river, the street gangs, and Petah.

ii) Helps him to understand his journey from a loving home to a life dominated by cruelty and hatred.

iii) Helps in his transformation:

• • • His new found compassion.
    • His ability to share his thoughts.
    • His rules become insignificant.
    • His realisation that everyone has a mother.
    • His courage to give up the gang.

2. Aspects of Miriam’s transformation:

i) She no longer feels threatened by Tsotsi. 

ii) She readily goes to feed the baby. 

iii) She offers to take the baby. 

iv) She is openly caring and compassionate.

3. Significance of naming the baby David.

Lesson preparation for LESSON 34: 

1. Read Chapter 11:

i) Tsotsi redeeming qualities in his interaction with Boston.

ii) Boston’s biography. 

Literary Essay First Draft. Refer to LESSON 25.