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Finders Keepers Chapter 6 - MEMO

Chapter 6 of 'Finders Keepers' explores the strained relationship between Mandla and his father, a chief from the Eastern Cape, highlighting themes of parental conflict and personal freedom. Mandla feels torn between his duty to help his father and his desire to play soccer, illustrating the generational clash in expectations. The chapter also touches on broader social issues, such as the impact of apartheid and community unity amidst strikes.

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Finders Keepers Chapter 6 - MEMO

Chapter 6 of 'Finders Keepers' explores the strained relationship between Mandla and his father, a chief from the Eastern Cape, highlighting themes of parental conflict and personal freedom. Mandla feels torn between his duty to help his father and his desire to play soccer, illustrating the generational clash in expectations. The chapter also touches on broader social issues, such as the impact of apartheid and community unity amidst strikes.

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Novel: Finders Keepers by Rosamund Haden Grade 10

Chapter 6
A: Contextual Questions:
1.1 Why does the chapter have a shift in point of view? (1)
We learn more about the other side of a main character’s life.
1.2 What do we learn about Mandla’s father? (1)
He is a chief from the Eastern Cape.
1.3 “Mandla is not happy to spend time with his father.” Quote one word from p.37 to prove this
statement. (1)
“reluctantly”
1.4 “…a beautiful, gentle name, the sound as smooth as the beads that he rolls between his finders…”
(p.37) There are TWO FIGURES OF SPEECH in this quote. Name and explain the effectiveness of both.
(2x2)
Alliteration = sound as smooth
Creates a soft sound that imitates the softness of the beads.
Simile = a name as smooth as the beads
The sound of her name is smooth and comforting to him, just as the beads.
1.5 On p.40 Mandla feels that his father has made an inconsiderate request. Do you agree with this?
Discuss. (2)
Yes, Mandla is in school and has responsibilities towards his school and his team. His father is not
taking into consideration that he is going to let down his team if he doesn’t show up.
1.6 We learn that Mandla and his mother blame his father for something they cannot forgive and forget.
Do you feel this is a healthy state of affairs? Justify your own opinion. (2)
No it is not very healthy. They are not dealing with their emotions and are therefore taking out their
frustration on people close to them. A son is supposed to look up to his father as a role model but
now Mandla only sees his father as a source of anger and disappointment.
1.7 What does Mr Noki feel apartheid and the strike at the bakery have in common? (1)
It is separating the community.
B: Theme Questions:
2.1 How does the theme ‘Conflict between parents and children’ relate to Mandla and his father? (2)
Mandla and his father do not see eye to eye. His father wants Mandla to obey him and become chief
oneday. Mandla does not want that, he wants to play soccer.
2.2 ‘And then there are those who betray the others who are striking. It was like in the fight against
Apartheid. One has to stay united.’ What is your view of these lines in reverence to the theme of ‘Right
to strike’ (2)
Each individual has the choice whether to strike or not, Mandla’s father makes it clear that everyone
must strike and those who choose not to are betraying their peers.
2.3 Mandla is asked to help his father but has soccer practise, how does this connect to the theme of ‘Duty
and personal freedom’? (2)
Mandla’s father feels it is Mandla’s duty to help him and do as he is told, but Mandla’s freedom is to
play soccer and be himself.
C: Language in Context:
Mandla is fascinated by Lufuno and he is looking forward to seeing her again to return her bracelet. (a)
Mandla’s soccer team won their match. His father (b) , the chief from the Eastern Cape (b) , arrives
unexpectedly and attends the match. Before supper in Aunt Andisiwe’s house we learn that Mandla is
uncomfortable around his father (c) . The family discuss the strike which is expected to become violent.
Mandla’s father instructs him to skip soccer practice in order to help his aunt the next day.
2.1 Name the punctuation mark and its function in the underlined words from a – c. (6)
a. apostrophe – to show possession
b. commas – to add extra information about his father
c. full stop – to end a sentence.
2.2 Change into the passive voice.
The family discuss the strike which is expected to become violent. (1)
The strike which is expected to become violent is discussed by the family.
2.3 Join the following two sentences. Start with: Although…
Mandla still listens to his father. Mandla is upset. (1)
Although Mandla is upset, he still listens to his father.
2.4 Choose the option form of the words in brackets.
a) Mandla (holds / helds) a grudge against his father.
b) Aunt Andisiwe is (nervously / nervous) about the strike.
c) Mandla’s younger cousin is in shock at his (blatant / blatantly) disrespect
towards his father. (3)
D: Vocabulary:
Provide meanings for the following words and use them in a sentence of your own:
4.1 ‘jovial’ (page 37) funny, good-humoured
4.2 ‘elation’ (page 36) joy, raised spirits
E: Timeline:
After reading Chapter 6 complete the timeline by listing at least 10 important things to remember:
- Chapter 6 is told from Mandla’s point of view – provides more background on Mandla.
- He studies Lufuno’s bracelet and feels certain emotions.
- Mandla’s father(Chief)saw his game and they won.
- After the game Mandla and the platers went to Sicelo’s lounge, but he left early.
- At his aunt’s house supper is served and Mandla’s father is served like a king.
- They talk about the strike and is conserned about his aunt who works at the factory.
- His screensaver is of Nandi and he thinks of changing it, but is not ready yet.
- Just before bed he looks at the bracelet again and thinks of Lufuno.
- The next morning, Mandla is told to help his father clean a storeroom and miss soccer. He doesn’t
want to but has no choice.
F: Informal Writing Task:
Write a DIALOGUE of 80-100 words where Mandla arrives to help his father.

Keep in mind the format of a DIALOGUE:


USE THIS FOR INSPIRATION! DON’T COPY!
Set the Scene: Mandla arrives at his aunt storeroom to help his father clean it out.
Mandla helps his father agains his will and would rather be at socces
practise.

Father: (Impatient) Mandla, there you are! You are late!

Mandla: (Rudely) I’m here now! Can we make this quick, then I might get to
soccer practise.

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