The young one followed Isaiah to the other side of the fence. is God?” “Where Mostly inside there.” Isaiah indicated the church. “Everywhere. does he want?” “What The old man thought about this for a time. people to be good. You know. For “For people to stop stealing and killing and robbing.” he want that?” “Why’s it’s a sin.” “Because a sin?” “What’s stealing and killing.” “Robbing, happens if you do that?” “What The Lord Jesus Cries will punish you. You done those things?” “Que. do you mean punish?” “What you hell.” “Give you.” “Kill “Maybe.” … do they sing again?” “When don’t you come?” “Why “Me?” telling you anybody can come. It’s the house of God. I ring his bell. Will you “I’m come?” “Yes.” tonight, you hear. Listen for me. I will call you to believe in God.” “Listen His body felt unnaturally light. (Tsotsi takes the baby to Miriam to feed and then returns him to the ruins.) 2.1 Who is the young man in this passage? (1) 2.2 Give details of one which Tsotsi has committed before this conversation. Give the name of the victim and the crime. (2) 2.3 What significance do Isaiah and his bell have for the young man at this 2.4 The redemption of Tsotsi is an important theme in the novel. Discuss the role of the following characters in his journey: 2.4.1 the baby (2) 2.4.2 Miriam (2) 2.4.3 Boston (2) 2.4.4 God/Isaiah/the church (refer to this text specifically) (2) 2.5 Tsotsi dies tragically trying to save the baby. In your opinion, does he receive eternal punishment for his crimes? Refer to the novel to support your view. (2) (15)
The young one followed Isaiah to the other side of the fence. “Where is God?” “Everywhere. Mostly inside there.” Isaiah indicated the church. “What does he want?” The old man thought about this for a time. “For people to be good. You know. For people to stop stealing and killing and robbing.” “Why’s he want that?” “Because it’s a sin.” “What’s a sin?” “Robbing, stealing and killing.” “What happens if you do that?” “Que. The Lord Jesus Cries will punish you. You done those things?” “What do you mean punish?” “Give you hell.” “Kill you.” “Maybe.” … “When do they sing again?” “Why don’t you come?” “Me?” “I’m telling you anybody can come. It’s the house of God. I ring his bell. Will you come?” “Yes.” “Listen tonight, you hear. Listen for me. I will call you to believe in God.” His body felt unnaturally light. (Tsotsi takes the baby to Miriam to feed and then returns him to the ruins.) 2.1 Who is the young man in this passage? (1) 2.2 Give details of one which Tsotsi has committed before this conversation. Give the name of the victim and the crime. (2) 2.3 What significance do Isaiah and his bell have for the young man at this 2.4 The redemption of Tsotsi is an important theme in the novel. Discuss the role of the following characters in his journey: 2.4.1 the baby (2) 2.4.2 Miriam (2) 2.4.3 Boston (2) 2.4.4 God/Isaiah/the church (refer to this text specifically) (2) 2.5 Tsotsi dies tragically trying to save the baby. In your opinion, does he receive eternal punishment for his crimes? Refer to the novel to support your view. (2) (15)
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