Leeus met Ietsels (Fanie Viljoen) Chapter 19 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Chapter 19 sees Buyi on a game drive, observing elephants, zebras, lions, and other wildlife. Juxtaposing excitement and anxiety, he shares a culturally immersive dinner with American tourists, accompanied by Zulu dancing. Themba's commanding tone amidst shared stories leaves Buyi alone, reinforcing his alienation in his new South African setting.
FULL SUMMARY:
In Chapter 19 of 'Leeus met Ietsels', Buyi continues his adventure in the South African game reserve. He alongside Themba, André, Simoshile and the American tourists Moira and Frank, encounter a group of elephants and marvel at their size and silence. They continue onto their journey seeing various wildlife, such as hartebeests, jackals, zebras, baboons and, another part of the 'Big Five', buffalos. As the sun begins to set, Buyi and his peers were startled by the sounds of lions. Themba, assuring safety, realizes this may be the man-eating lion they were seeking, introducing a new layer of suspense. Eventually, they spot a pride of lions, which thankfully aren't the ones they were searching for. Back at the camp, the Americans invite Buyi, André, and Simoshile for dinner, which is accompanied by a vibrant display of Zulu dancers and drummers. Here, Buyi's experiences of belonging and alienation are highlighted by the cultural performance. During the dinner, Themba recounts stories of game reserve training and Zulu history. However, the frigid command in Themba's voice comes back when it's Buyi's bedtime, which leaves Buyi alone navigating his way back to his chalet in the dark.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
In hoofstuk 19 beleef Buyi 'n safari met vriende, ontmoet olifante en leeus, geniet die natuur en deel 'n ete. Hy raak Simoshile se hand aan, voel verbintenis maar trek terug. Gepla deur Themba se verhale, wildbewaarder-uitdaging en alleenheid, sukkel hy na die chalet met gemengde emosies.
FULL SUMMARY:
In hoofstuk 19 deel die groep 'n safari rit waar hulle olifante en ander diere, insluitend buffels, sien. Hier ontdek hulle die immense grootte en rustigheid van die olifante. Themba beskryf hul dik pote wat hulle stewigheid verleen, stel Moira en Frank bekend aan die natuurlike prag van hierdie wesens en maak grappies met hulle. Intussen raak Buyi so oorweldig deur die natuurskoon dat hy onwetend Simoshile se hand aanraak, maar toe hy sien hoe sy na hom kyk, ruk hy sy hand vinnig weg. Later hoor die groep die leeus. Alhoewel die leeus nie die een is waarna hulle gesoek het nie, weet Buyi sy pa sal aanhou soek. Die groep deel 'n ete saam waar Themba verhale vertel oor sy werk as 'n wildbewaarder en Afrikaanse fabels. Moira vra Buyi of hy ook 'n wildbewaarder gaan word, 'n vraag wat hy nie beantwoord nie. Teen die einde van die dag trek Themba Buyi eenkant en sê vir hom dis bedtyd vir hom. Na 'n dag vol avontuur en belewenisse voel die pad terug na sy chalet alleen en lank vir Buyi.