Written Comprehension. Refer to LESSON 18

LESSON 22:

1. Reasons for Tsotsi choosing Morris:

i) His deformity reminds him of the `yellow bitch’.

ii) Morris’s ugliness represents all that Tsotsi hates in the world.

iii) Morris is another example of Tsotsi’s disregard of human life.

2. Morris’ transformation:

i) Pleads for his life.

ii) Vocalises his desire to live.

iii) Shares the simple joys of living.

3. Significance of `same light’:

i) Association with the baby and Gumboot Dhlamini.

ii) Tsotsi ‘s journey oscillates between dark and light.

Learner Preparation for LESSON 23:

1. How is Tsotsi affected by his interaction with Morris?

2. What is Morris’ significance to Tsotsi?

3. Learners to find examples of protest actions during apartheid. 

LESSON 23:

1. Morris’ significance to Tsotsi:

i) Considers a mother’s love for her child.

ii) Makes Tsotsi aware of choice.

iii) Tsotsi goes against his normal criminal behaviour – does not kill Morris.

iv) Tsotsi decides to uncover his past and find his identity.

2. How Tsotsi is affected by his encounter with Morris:

i) Tsotsi feels sympathy for another human being.

ii) He experiences his conscience and decency. 

iii) Considers his interactions with Boston, the beggar and the baby.

3. Examples of protest actions during apartheid.

Learner preparation for LESSON 26:

1. Read Chapter 8.

2. Assess Tsotsi’s encounter with Miriam.

3. Consider  Miriam’s significance in the novel.