Vlerke vir almal (Marion Erskine) Chapter 9 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Chapter 9 sees Dewald courageously confronting bully Aldi. Dewald's circle rejoices as Nomaswazi acquires her driver's permit. Tasked to propose an impactful world contribution, they secretly work towards a global anti-bullying initiative, drawing inspiration from Nicola's butterfly tattoo, echoing 'Schmetterling.' Dewald's leadership shines alongside comradely humor throughout.
FULL SUMMARY:
In Chapter 9, Dewald experiences a confrontation with Aldi Lotter, a schoolyard bully, who is seen intimidating a young girl. Stepping in, Dewald demands Aldi let the girl go, which she does, but not before making threats towards Dewald's family, indicating a personal vendetta against him. Later in English class, Dewald is deep in thought when his friends Nomaswazi, Beesbal, and Karlien surprize him. Nomaswazi delightedly presents Dewald with a document, revealing her successful attempt at securing a driving permit, crediting Dewald's advice. Their conversation moves to a class assignment of proposing ways to create a positive impact on the world, inspired by Nelson Mandela's 67-minute initiative. Beesbal humorously suggests bringing popular restaurant Nando's to every country for its presumed universal appeal, while Dewald proposes a more serious idea - creating a guide to help bullying victims and potentially stop bullying situations. The group enthusiastically discuss the idea, considering it as a universal forum, online support group and propose using a password and symbol for entry, the symbol being a butterfly sketched by Dewald for Nomaswazi, symbolising hope. The term 'Schmetterling' is introduced which, Dewald reveals, is the German word for butterfly. Beesbal cleverly misdirects the class when presenting their idea, thus keeping their proposal a secret, revealing only his humorous Nando's suggestion, maintaining the secrecy of their anti-bullying initiative. Dewald ends the day with mixed feelings of relief and playful annoyance at Beesbal's antics.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Hoofstuk 9: Dewald konfronteer boelie Aldi, red 'n meisie en dreig vir sy familie. In Engelsklas, brainstorm Dewald 'n "boelie-woordeboek" vir Mandela se 67 minute-inisiatief. Humor behou hul geheim - 'n ondersteuningsforum vir slagoffers, gesimboliseer deur 'n skoenlapper.
FULL SUMMARY:
In hierdie hoofstuk moet Dewald Aldi Lotter, 'n plaaslike boelie, konfronteer. Aldi dreig om 'n meisie teen 'n muur op te hang vir geld, maar Dewald dapper konfronteer haar en pleit vir die meisie se vrylating. Aldi, skrik, laat die meisie gaan maar dreig Dewald met sy familie se werkssekerheid. Ondertussen in Engelsklas, hef die onderwyseres die konsep van "Making a Difference" op, met 'n fokus op die jaarlikse 67 minute-inisiatief wat ter ere van Mandela ingestel is. Die klas, insluitend Dewald, moet nadink oor maniere om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak. In 'n groepsbespreking, kom Dewald met die idee van 'n ondersteuningsforum waar boelieslagoffers kan hulp en advies soek. 'n Woordeboek teen boelies, 'n idee waarin 'n stel riglyne en raad gegee word om kinders teen boeliegedrag te beskerm, is voorgestel. Hierdie idee word deur die groep verwelkom as 'n potensiële wêreldwye inisiatief. Die groep bespreek die vorming van 'n geheime organisasie, met 'n wagwoord slegs bekend aan slagoffers, verteenwoordig deur die simbool van 'n skoenlapper. Die klas se poging om die organisasie publiek te maak word deur Beesbal omgekeer wat beweer dat Nando's seek ekstra warm peri-peri-sous die antwoord op wêreldvrede is, wat vermaaklik is vir die klas maar die geheim van hul ware beplanning bewaar.