This question is about "Kaffir Boy" and refers to the scene in which Mathabane's mother forces him to bathe.
Answer:
His mother's totally unpredictable attitude shows that his life is about to change.
Explanation:
Mathabane was living completely irresponsibly, without attending school and totally neglecting himself, spending a lot of time without showering and keeping himself clean and admirable. His mother is not happy about it and for this reason she forces him to bathe and go to school.
However, she does not tell him that, but he understands that being obliged to bathe and wear clean clothes is a big change and that it will change his way of life.
