LESSON 19:

 1. Tsotsi’s pursuit of Morris Dlamini.

2. Contrast of the worlds of blacks and whites in apartheid South Africa:

i) Physical aspects.

ii) Description of the life-style of the people. 

3. Tsotsi’s physical, emotional and spiritual journey:

i) His dilemma.

ii) Fluctuates between light and dark. 

Learners preparation for LESSON 20:

1. How is Morris a representation of black men in apartheid South Africa?

2. Explain the significance of  Morris’ words:

i) ‘You are walking on stolen legs‘:

ii) `whelp of a yellow bitch‘.

LESSON 20:

1. Morris as a representation of black men in apartheid South Africa. He is a symbol for: 

i) men oppressed and abandoned in the apartheid system.

ii) men isolated from their families due to the system of apartheid. 

iii) the casualties of  black miners under apartheid:

• • • not allowed to form unions
    • no pension for contract workers
    • no compensation
    • no regular, monthly income.

2. The significance of  Morris’ words:

i) ‘You are walking on stolen legs’:

• • •  Being without legs makes him less of a man.
    • He is an easy prey to criminals like Tsotsi as he cannot defend himself.
    • The wealth of Johannesburg is built on the sacrifices of the miners.
    • They are not made worthy of their sacrifices.
    • He is a physical manifestation of the psychological and emotional damage of the Apartheid System.
    • Criminals do not work; they rob those trying to work for a living.
    • Tsotsi’s survival is through the sacrifice of hardworking men like Morris.

ii) `whelp of a yellow bitch’

• • •  Triggers memories in Tsotsi’s head.
    • Creates a link with his identity.
    • Intensifies the journey of his transformation. 

THE ROLE OF MOTHERS AND FATHERS

Learner Preparation for LESSON 22:

1.Read Chapter 7.

2. Look at reasons for Tsotsi choosing Morris.

3. How does the encounter with Tsotsi transform Morris?