Sophie feels a “tightening in her throat” while looking at her mother because she is afraid her mother will dismiss or criticize her dreams. Sophie knows that her mother is practical and likely to view her fantasies as unrealistic or ...

Sophie admires her brother Geoff for his quiet demeanor and the air of mystery that surrounds him. As an apprentice mechanic, Geoff ventures into parts of the city that Sophie has never seen, making her curious about his life beyond ...

When Sophie tells Geoff about her supposed encounter with Danny Casey, he reacts with a mix of surprise and skepticism. Initially, he listens with mild interest, but he quickly becomes doubtful, sensing that her story is likely just another one ...

Sophie feels closest to her older brother, Geoff. She admires him deeply, viewing him as mysterious and slightly removed from her own daily life, which makes her curious about his experiences and thoughts. Geoff works as an apprentice mechanic, and ...

After school, Sophie and Jansie are likely to take up jobs at the local biscuit factory, a common choice in their working-class community. This job represents the practical path for both girls, offering financial stability but little excitement. While Jansie ...