What theme does the story "Going places" explore?

"Going places" is primarily a story about a young girl's imagination. Sophie, being born into a poor working class family, dreams of a wonderful future for herself. She plans opening a boutique, or at least being the manager of one; or even of becoming an actress. She dreamt about the new and exotic places she would visit, and felt instinctively that the world outside was awaiting her arrival, ready to dazzle her with new experiences. This conviction, coupled with her vivid imagination, contributed to her telling everybody the account of her meeting Danny Casey, the star player. The title of the short story has a dual meaning - indicating a an upward mobility or general affluent lifestyle which Sophie's family cannot afford, also how Sophie imaginatively transcends that obstacle.