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 ...

Jansie, Sophie’s practical and down-to-earth friend, advises her to be more realistic about her dreams. She understands that Sophie’s ambitions, like owning a boutique or meeting celebrities, are unlikely given their working-class background and limited opportunities. Jansie reminds Sophie that ...

At the beginning of “Going Places,” Sophie dreams of owning a boutique, envisioning herself as a successful and stylish businesswoman. She imagines decorating the shop and attracting high-end customers, seeing this as her path to escape her ordinary, working-class surroundings. ...

The story “Going Places” is written by A.R. Barton. This chapter from Class 12 English explores the dreams and aspirations of a young girl named Sophie, who lives in a modest family. Sophie dreams of escaping her working-class life and ...