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Questions and Answers
What nickname is given to Hannes Bezuidenhout?
What nickname is given to Hannes Bezuidenhout?
- Artie
- Anton
- Wolfie (correct)
- Phoenix
What significant change did Hannes experience regarding his self-image?
What significant change did Hannes experience regarding his self-image?
- He felt he needed external elements to express himself.
- He realized he is a true artist without needing an earring. (correct)
- He embraced his mother's models.
- He became more reliant on Anton for self-confidence.
How did Anton Swart's father influence his passion for ballet?
How did Anton Swart's father influence his passion for ballet?
- By preventing him from going to performances.
- By discouraging him from pursuing ballet.
- By making him quit school for dance alone.
- By supporting him through bullying. (correct)
What impact did Anton's HIV diagnosis have on his life?
What impact did Anton's HIV diagnosis have on his life?
What did Hannes paint Anton as, capturing his memory?
What did Hannes paint Anton as, capturing his memory?
How did Hannes feel about selling the painting of Anton?
How did Hannes feel about selling the painting of Anton?
What led to Anton's hospitalization during a tournament?
What led to Anton's hospitalization during a tournament?
What was the nature of Anton's relationship with his mother?
What was the nature of Anton's relationship with his mother?
Flashcards
Hannes Bezuidenhout
Hannes Bezuidenhout
The protagonist and narrator of the story, whose life is being recounted.
Anton Swart
Anton Swart
Hannes's best friend, a ballet dancer who later contracted HIV.
Hannes's nickname
Hannes's nickname
Wolfie, given to him due to his unusual eyebrows.
Anton's father
Anton's father
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Anton's mother
Anton's mother
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HIV infection
HIV infection
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Hannes's art
Hannes's art
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First-person narrator
First-person narrator
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Study Notes
Character Overview
- Hannes Bezuidenhout: Protagonist, narrates his life story in first person; nicknamed "Wolfie".
- Anton Swart: Hannes's best friend and dancing partner. Strong, athletic body, passionate about ballet. Father supported his passion. Diagnosed with AIDS.
Hannes's Story
- Early Relationship with Anton: Met at gym, Anton helped with exercises. Hannes initially felt good with Anton but later realised he didn't need to be perfect. He didn't want to be model to fit into his mother's models. Anton inspired him to become more artistic, even without external elements.
- Friendship and Support: Flourishing friendship, despite Anton's illness (AIDS). Hannes felt a burden in supporting Anton. Hannes painted Anton as a Phoenix, capturing his memory but refused to sell the painting.
- Father's Influence: Father supported Anton financially and in his passion for ballet. Gave in to his passion and made dance studio for him. Father was successful lawyer, and mother handled his legal cases.
Anton's Story
- Passion for Ballet: Strong, athletic build. The importance of dance. Family support.
- HIV/AIDS: Diagnosed with HIV during the tournament, contributing to his eventual death after collapsing. His relationships, resulting in struggles in his dance career, further impacted by his health condition. Unable to dance due to his condition.
- Relationships: Had a complex relationship with his parents. Felt rejected.
- Death: Death from AIDS, resulting in a turning point for Hannes.
Relationships and Conflicts
- Hannes and Anton: Their strong friendship was tested by Anton's health challenges.
- Hannes and His Father: Prejudice and conflict regarding Anton's sexuality and illness, which created internal conflict and external conflict with his father.
- Anton's Internal Conflict: Fear surrounding death and his condition. Desires to continue dancing in spite of his struggles.
- Hannes's Feelings Towards Anton's Death: Depressed and hopeless about Anton losing his life and struggles concerning Anton.
- Family Dynamics: The difficult dynamics within the family, namely with Hannes and his father. Difficulties in relationships because of Anton and his condition.
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Explore the complex relationship between Hannes Bezuidenhout and his best friend Anton Swart. This quiz delves into their friendship, the impact of Anton's illness, and Hannes's personal growth through their shared experiences. Test your knowledge of their character dynamics and backgrounds.
