The story 'going places' draws a beautiful contrast between fact and fiction. comment.

The story revolves around the life of Sophie, a teenager, who, like others of her age, is filled with fantasies and desires. She comes from a poor financial background, but dreams of owning a boutique one day or being an actress or fashion designer. Her ambitions are not rooted in reality .In contrast is Jansie, Sophie’s friend, a realistic and practical girl. Sophie lives in a small house with her parents and brothers, Geoff and little Derek. Sophie lives in male dominated family where her mother is only a shadow. The men are football fans. Though she voices her feelings and desires, her parents do not pay much attention to her, because they, unlike her, are more practical and know the harsh realities of life. They fear for Sophie that her fantansies would disappoint her. Sophie finds a sort of fascination for her elder brother Geoff, who, in her opinion, is tall, strong and handsome but reserved. She envies his silence and often wonders