Going Places

Question

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It is natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. What would you say are the benefits and disadvantages of such fantasizing?

Solution

It is natural for teenagers to get lost in fantasizing. It is also termed as day dreaming. Such unrealistic dreams are seldom got rid of by the teenagers. This age group starts from thirteen years when one becomes conscious of surroundings gradually. There are thoughts, whims and then determinations. Consequently, they result mostly in agonies and suffering. Sophie, is one such teenagers who dreams like a teenager.

Sophie apparently was determined to have her own boutique, regardless of money in hand. But got pushed in her fancy to become a shop manager. She dreamt of becoming an actress as well as of having boutique. To be more sophisticated-a fashion designer. The fantasizing flight came to an end here, but she faced troubles and the only disadvantages.

Riding behind her brother Geoff, she imagined to visit all unknown places, people and countries where people praised and greeted them. Of course, this unrealistic dream pleased her.

Finally, the romantic and emotional dreaming of Danny casey's love a created uneasiness, impatience, pangs, sadness and burdened posture. Such unrealistic dreams are disadvantageous, Danny Casey, the innocent Irelanderâ€”a captive of her fantasizing, chosen for one-side love.

Thus, it is natural for teenagers to have unrealistic dreams. There are both-benefits and disadvantages of such fantasizingâ€”the world realities has both.

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Some More Questions From Going Places Chapter

Which country did Danny Casey play for?

Why did not Sophie want Jansie to know about her story with Danny?
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Why did Sophie not want Jansie to know anything about her meeting with Danny Casey?

Did Sophie really meet Danny Casey?

Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?

Sophie and Jansie were classmates and friends. What were the differences between them that show up in the story?
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What were the differences between Sophia and Jansie that show up in the story 'Going Places'.

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Jansie is just as old as Sophia but she is very different from her. Bring out the contrast between the two friends citing relevant instances from the story 'Going Places'.

How would you describe the character and temperament of Sophie’s father?

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Describe the character and temperament of Sophie’s father as seen in ‘Going Places'.

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Describe the character of Sophia's father and the role played by him.

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