Leeus met Ietsels (Fanie Viljoen) Chapter 17 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
During a storm, Buyi comforts the scared dog, Umfana, within the midst of a chaotic household. A reassuring call from his mother softens his tension. Yet, Themba's return with information about a potentially man-eating lion and telling off Buyi for negligence starkly highlights the dangers and responsibilities awaiting him.
FULL SUMMARY:
Chapter 17 unveils increasing tensions, as Buyi responds to new challenges in his South African life. Watching Themba and Lwazi drive off in the Land Rover, Buyi is gripped by anxiety. A thunderstorm brings fright to their dog, Umfana. Braving the heavy rain, Buyi rushes out to comfort him and they enter the chalet thoroughly soaked. Buyi then engages in a futile attempt to dry the worried animal and comfort him with some British music. An unexpected phone call from his mother lifts Buyi's spirit. Despite discussing casual topics, and not mentioning his recent dangerous encounters, Buyi cherishes the call, promoting a sense of well-being. Themba's return prompts a hurried eviction of Umfana, but Buyi is still left with scattered wet clothes. Themba rebukes him for not eating, not tidying, and not doing his laundry, making Buyi realize he has more responsibilities and independence than he noted. Themba also reveals more about the elusive lion's activities. Identified by a distinct injury around its eye, this lion is possibly man-eating and therefore needs to be killed swiftly. Themba's words underscore the stark realities and imminent dangers of Buyi's new life in South Africa, setting the stage for future conflict and adaptation. Despite the pressures, Buyi experiences a growing sense of peace and resilience, which contrasts sharply with the real wildlife dangers surrounding him.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
In hoofstuk 17 red Buyi sy hond, Umfana, tydens 'n storm, praat met sy ma en verwelkom 'n nat Themba terug. Themba, ongelukkig met Buyi se onbekwameversorging, vertel van 'n gevaarlike, beseerde leeu, wat Buyi ontstel.
FULL SUMMARY:
In hoofstuk 17 met groot spanning en bekommering, kyk Buyi, André en Simoshile hoe Themba en Lwazi die wildreservaat binnegaan. Daar barst 'n donderstorm uit en Buyi hoor sy hond, Umfana, buite tjank. Ten spyte van die swaar reën, gaan Buyi uit om hom te red. Hy slaag daarin om Umfana veilig terug te bring na die chalet, waar hy hom droog vryf en hulle saam op die bank leë terwyl 'n musiekspeler speel. Die bidende klank van die telefoon waarsku Buyi van 'n oproep en hy is bly om sy ma se stem te hoor. Hulle praat met mekaar en Buyi verswyg sy onlangse ontmoetings met gevaarlike diere in Suid-Afrika. Hy voel gelukkig en tevrede om sy ma se stem te hoor, en val in slaap op die bank. Sy rus word versteur deur die aankomende geluid van 'n Land Rover en Buyi weet dit is Themba wat terugkeer. Hy verseker vinnig dat Umfana buite is. Themba is nat en modderig van die reën en ondervra Buyi oor hoekom hy nie voor homself omgesien het deur kos te maak nie. Hy beveel hom ook om sy nat klere te was. Themba praat dan oor 'n leeu met 'n besering wat hulle versigtig maak, en hoe hulle hom moontlik sal moet doodmaak as gevolg van sy gedrag, wat Buyi ontstel.