LESSON 38:

1. Miss Marriot:

i) Her character.

ii) Her comment: ‘don’t allow strangers in the grounds‘.

2. Isaiah:

i) The significance of his understanding of the bible. 

ii) His role in Tsotsi’s journey.

3. Evaluate the relationship between Miriam and Tsotsi.

4. Consider he significance of David’s `baptism’.

Learner Preparation for LESSON 39:

1.Learners to find references to light, white and bright.

2. How do the baby and Tsotsi help Miriam in her growth?

LESSON 39:

1.References to, and symbolism of, light and white. 

i) Miriam’s washing.

ii) The light within Tsotsi.

iii) The external manifestation of this light.

2. Miriam’s growth:

i) Her decision to feed the baby.

ii) Her acceptance of Simon’s absence.

iii) Offering to take the baby.

3. Compare Chapter 1 and Chapter 12. Refer to specific aspects that show Tsotsi’s transformation.

4. The novel ends tragically for David and the baby, yet when Tsotsi’s body is uncovered, there is a beautiful smile on his face.

i) Offer possible explanations for this.

ii) How does this compare with the statement that `a moment of hate at the last, he had learnt, disfigured the face in death‘ in Chapter 1?