Question 1: This story uses first-person narration. Explain how the narrative
style influences our perception of the events in the story, and how this
contributes to the story’s meaning. (10)
The first-person narration in "Rock" by Lindiwe Nkutha allows readers to experience
the story through...
ENG1501 Assignment 2
Due date: 6 June 2023
Short story by Lindiwe Nkutha
Module Code: ENG1501
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Sentence 1: "Now as far as music goes, I’ve always preferred rock and roll and nothing else."
The person is stating that when it comes to music, their preference has always been for rock and
roll. They have a strong affinity for this genre and do not prefer any other type of music.
Sentence 2: "I love the kind of guitar sound that makes my head pull my heart muscles in different
directions."
The person expresses a deep appreciation for a specific type of guitar sound. This sound evokes
strong emotions in them, causing a sensation as if their head is being pulled in different directions
and their heart muscles are affected. It signifies the intensity and impact that rock and roll music
has on them.
Sentence 3: "In fact, I’ve always dreamt of one day learning to play the guitar, just like my mother,
even though she has not played in a long time."
The person has a long-standing dream of learning to play the guitar, inspired by their mother who
used to play but hasn't done so for a while. They aspire to follow in their mother's footsteps and
acquire guitar-playing skills.
Sentence 4: "I guess this is how the nickname Rock stuck to me. I should really say I hope that is
how."
The person believes that their nickname "Rock" originated from their passion for rock and roll
music and their desire to play the guitar. They express some uncertainty and hope that this is
indeed the reason behind the nickname.
Sentence 5: "The truth is different, though, and it wears many faces."
The person acknowledges that the reality behind their nickname and their connection to rock and
roll music may be more complex than they initially believed. They imply that there are multiple
layers or facets to the truth.
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, Sentence 6: "One version of it, which I suspect is truer than most, has a little something to do with
the fact that I have been rocking and rolling all my life."
The person suggests that one particular version of the truth regarding their nickname and affinity
for rock and roll might hold more validity than others. They hint that this version is likely related to
the fact that they have been using a makeshift wheelchair since they were seven years old, causing
a rocking and rolling motion as they move around.
Sentence 7: "On my makeshift wheelchair, that is, since I was seven."
The person clarifies that they have been using a makeshift wheelchair since they were seven years
old. This indicates a physical limitation or disability that requires them to use this type of mobility
aid.
Sentence 8: "Throughout my childhood, I have had to make peace with the children in my
neighborhood whispering 'Rock ’n Roll' every time I rocked and wheeled myself from my house to
the shops, and from school back to my house again."
The person reflects on their experiences growing up, where children in their neighborhood would
whisper "Rock 'n Roll" whenever they observed the person rocking and wheeling themselves in
their makeshift wheelchair. Despite potentially facing teasing or comments related to their
disability, they have had to find acceptance and inner peace with these situations.
Sentence 9: "I lost both my legs to hunger."
The person suffered the loss of both their legs due to extreme hunger. This indicates a severe
physical consequence resulting from a lack of food.
Sentence 10: "Thanks to the ravenous appetite of our neighbor’s dog, which had not been fed for
over a week, my legs were mistaken for lamb shank."
The person's legs were mistaken for food, specifically lamb shank, due to the intense hunger of
their neighbor's dog. The dog's desperation for food led it to attack and consume the person's legs.
Sentence 11: "As a teenager, I came to convince myself that it was no intentional ill-feeling on the
dog’s part, just hunger that could not be ignored."
During their teenage years, the person rationalized that the dog's actions were not driven by ill
intent towards them. Instead, they attributed the dog's behavior to its overwhelming hunger,
which overshadowed any intention to harm.
Sentence 12: "I could relate to that. There had been moments in my life when I, too, had been so
hungry I had fantasized about eating the same dog."
The person expresses a sense of understanding and empathy towards the dog's hunger because
they have experienced extreme hunger themselves. They admit to having moments where they
fantasized about consuming the same dog due to their own desperation for food.
Sentence 13: "I guess the dog got to what was on both our minds before I did, and I thought that
was fair."
The person reflects on the fact that the dog acted upon the shared desire for sustenance before
they could, and they view this as a fair outcome given the circumstances. They acknowledge the
dog's instinctual response to hunger.
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