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In the excerpt from Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's work, what is the primary reason people engage in chaotic behavior at supermarkets?
In the excerpt from Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's work, what is the primary reason people engage in chaotic behavior at supermarkets?
- Desperation stemming from hunger, fear, and the scarcity of resources. (correct)
- A lack of respect for social order and queuing etiquette.
- A desire to challenge the authority of supermarket staff and food distributors.
- The exhilarating feeling of competition and physical dominance.
What does the phrase 'silent imputation of parsimony' suggest about the character's actions in O. Henry's story?
What does the phrase 'silent imputation of parsimony' suggest about the character's actions in O. Henry's story?
- The character is unaware that their frugality is perceived negatively by others.
- The character is proud of their ability to save money, regardless of others' opinions.
- The character feels shame or embarrassment due to their extreme frugality. (correct)
- The character is intentionally trying to deceive the grocer and butcher to get a better deal.
How does the author, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, portray the act of securing essential goods during times of scarcity?
How does the author, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, portray the act of securing essential goods during times of scarcity?
- As a triumphant and exhilarating victory over others.
- As a sign of moral decay and the breakdown of social structures.
- As a civilized display of community and cooperation.
- As a regrettable but necessary act of aggression fueled by basic survival instincts. (correct)
Which of the following motivations is LEAST implied in the provided excerpt from "New Lands, New Selves?"
Which of the following motivations is LEAST implied in the provided excerpt from "New Lands, New Selves?"
In O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories," what is suggested by the detail that sixty cents was saved in pennies?
In O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories," what is suggested by the detail that sixty cents was saved in pennies?
What underlying theme connects both excerpts (Novuyo Rosa Tshuma and O. Henry)?
What underlying theme connects both excerpts (Novuyo Rosa Tshuma and O. Henry)?
How does the excerpt from "New Lands, New Selves" use the phrase 'nothing as triumphant' to convey a deeper meaning?
How does the excerpt from "New Lands, New Selves" use the phrase 'nothing as triumphant' to convey a deeper meaning?
What can be inferred about the socio-economic conditions from the excerpt of Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's work?
What can be inferred about the socio-economic conditions from the excerpt of Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's work?
According to the reference from O. Henry, which of the following actions could be described as 'bulldozing'?
According to the reference from O. Henry, which of the following actions could be described as 'bulldozing'?
What is a shared literary device employed by both Novuyo Rosa Tshuma and O. Henry to highlight the themes of scarcity?
What is a shared literary device employed by both Novuyo Rosa Tshuma and O. Henry to highlight the themes of scarcity?
How does the description of food trucks 'pulling up at the supermarkets' contribute to the overall meaning of the excerpt from "New Lands, New Selves"?
How does the description of food trucks 'pulling up at the supermarkets' contribute to the overall meaning of the excerpt from "New Lands, New Selves"?
Considering the context of the O. Henry excerpt, what does the phrase 'one's cheeks burned' most likely signify?
Considering the context of the O. Henry excerpt, what does the phrase 'one's cheeks burned' most likely signify?
In Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's excerpt, how does the author create a sense of immediacy and chaos for the reader?
In Novuyo Rosa Tshuma's excerpt, how does the author create a sense of immediacy and chaos for the reader?
From both excerpts, which of the following statements is true?
From both excerpts, which of the following statements is true?
Considering the behavior described in "New Lands, New Selves", which psychological concept most closely relates to the actions of the people?
Considering the behavior described in "New Lands, New Selves", which psychological concept most closely relates to the actions of the people?
What does the phrase 'descend into chaos' suggest about the typical state of affairs before the arrival of the food trucks?
What does the phrase 'descend into chaos' suggest about the typical state of affairs before the arrival of the food trucks?
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between shame and economic circumstance depicted across both excerpts?
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between shame and economic circumstance depicted across both excerpts?
If the scarcity described in "New Lands, New Selves" persisted long-term, what potential social consequence is MOST likely to arise?
If the scarcity described in "New Lands, New Selves" persisted long-term, what potential social consequence is MOST likely to arise?
How might the 'imputation of parsimony' affect the character's relationships with the grocer, butcher, and vegetable man in O. Henry's story?
How might the 'imputation of parsimony' affect the character's relationships with the grocer, butcher, and vegetable man in O. Henry's story?
Flashcards
Elbow shoving and body slamming
Elbow shoving and body slamming
Moving with force and aggression to get ahead of others, often in a chaotic situation.
Triumphant
Triumphant
Achieving victory or success in a difficult or competitive situation.
Bulldozing
Bulldozing
To force someone to do something against their will.
Parsimony
Parsimony
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Study Notes
Exercise
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People who were hungry, scared, and aware there wasn't enough for everybody were not expected to stand docilely in queues
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Queues inevitably descended into chaos when food trucks carrying mealie-meal (coarse maize flour), sugar, or cooking oil were seen pulling up to supermarkets
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Fuelled by desperation, this chaos necessitated elbow shoving and body slamming
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Emerging from a scuffle with a bag of necessities was triumphant. (Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, New Lands, New Selves)
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One dollar and eighty-seven cents was the total amount; sixty cents was pennies
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Pennies were saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer, vegetable man, and butcher until one's cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony from close dealing
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(O. Henry, The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories)
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Version A describes saving copper plates while trading with grocers, meat shops and vegetable vendors (伍蠡甫, 1937)
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Version B describes saving even little money when buying from retailer, vegetable vendor and butcher. People feel ashamed for this petty behavior. (王永年, 1986)
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Bulldoze means to force someone to do something, whether they want or not
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