Transcript From Kaffir Boy

From Kaffir Boy
Mark Mathabane
Vocabulary
 Coterie,
noun- a small group of
people who share a particular
interest and often meet socially.
 Admonish, verb- to warn, as against
a specific action
 Peruse, verb- to read through or
examine carefully
 Credence, noun- belief, especially in
the reports or statements of others
Vocabulary Continued
 Tirade,
noun- a long, angry or
scolding speech
 Vehemently, adv.- strongly;
intensely; passionately
 Monologue, noun- a long speech or
written expression of thoughts by
one character
pp. 445-446
 What
is the gang’s philosophy on
school?
 The value of education was not
important to Mathabane. What was?
 Why did Mathabane keep his
membership in the gang?
 Speculate (guess) why Mathabane is
getting a bath.
Page 447
 What
did you notice about
Mathabane’s reaction to his going to
school?
 What did you notice about the
process in getting Mathabane ready
for school?
Page 448
 What
did you notice about the
environment in which Mathabane
lived?
Page 449
 Why
is the woman’s remarks about
her son important to the story?
 Describe the principal.
 If you were Mathabane, how would
you be feeling right now?
Page 450
 What
happens to make Mathabane
decide he won’t try to escape?
 The principal refers to “passes”.
What is he talking about?
Page 451
 There
is an issue with Mathabane’s
father being Venda. How is
Mathabane still able to attend
school?
 Are there any rules/laws that could
keep you from attending a school of
your choice?
 What are the three reasons
Mathabane does not want to attend
school?
Page 452
 What
happens to force Mathabane
into going to school?
 Do you know anyone who has to deal
with a mother or father who is
abusive? How can it affect a
person’s paradigm on life?
 Has Mathabane experienced a
pardigm shift about going to school?
Explain.
Page 453
 What
is the reason behind the father
beating mama?
 Why is the father so upset about an
education?
Page 454
 What
do you notice about mama’s
view on marrying Mathabane’s dad?
 What is mama’s reasoning in sending
her son to school?
 Why didn’t Mathabane’s father go to
school?
Page 455
 What
does mama think an education
will get her son?
 How does Mathabane react to his
mother’s monologue?
 What are some of your thoughts or
observations about the story?