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Flamingo (Prose): Going Places cheat sheet
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Chapter 8Going Places
Sophie dreams of Danny Casey — fantasy vs reality.
1. About
Author: A.R. Barton. A story about adolescent dreams and hero-worship.
2. Summary
- Sophie, from a poor family, dreams of owning a boutique or being an actress.
- Her friend Jansie is realistic; they're likely to work in a biscuit factory.
- Sophie claims she met Danny Casey, the young Irish football star.
- She waits for him by the canal at their ‘date’, but he never comes.
3. Characters
Sophie
dreamer.
Jansie
practical friend.
Geoff
elder brother she admires.
Father
hardworking, sceptical.
4. Themes
- fantasy vs reality
- adolescence
- hero-worship
5. Key Points
- Family doesn't believe her story.
- Geoff's world seems exciting to her.
- Disappointment is quiet and private.
- Title suggests ambition.
Remember: Sophie & Jansie | Danny Casey | waiting in vain
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