NCERT Solutions For Class 12 English
Flamingo
Going Places
(A.R. Barton)
Summary
Sophie
and Jansie, a pair of adolescents, head home from school, both employed at a
biscuit factory. Sophie, lost in her daydreams, envisions herself as the owner
of a prestigious boutique, aspiring to emulate the success of Mary Quaint, a
renowned fashion designer. Jansie, pragmatic, advises against lofty dreams due
to financial constraints, prompting Sophie to entertain the idea of becoming an
actress to accumulate wealth for her boutique. Jansie, grounded in reality,
doesn't endorse Sophie's aspirations.
Upon arriving home, Sophie
feels suffocated in their cramped, steam-filled house cluttered with unwashed
dishes. Her father eats while her mother toils away in the kitchen. Seeking
solace, Sophie seeks out her older brother Geoff, a trainee mechanic engrossed
in fixing a motorcycle part. Geoff, reticent about his personal life, piques
Sophie's curiosity, making her yearn to be part of his seemingly intriguing
world. Sharing a secret, Sophie claims to have encountered Danny Casey, a famed
footballer, at a boutique. Despite her attempts, both her father and brother
doubt her tale, although Geoff offers her a chance to believe in her story.On a
Saturday outing, the family, avid football enthusiasts, revel in watching a
match where their favorite team secures victory with a goal scored by Casey.
Their elation knows no bounds. However, when questioned by Jansie about her
alleged meeting with Danny Casey, Sophie, initially angered by her brother's
disclosure, manages to defuse the situation.Later, Sophie visits a secluded
spot near a canal, hopeful of meeting her idol, Danny Casey, who fails to
appear. Recognizing it as a product of her imagination, she finds herself
deeply entrenched in a fantasy of affection for him, reluctant to let go.
Ultimately, returning home with a heavy heart, she chances upon Royce's
boutique, once more ensnared in the dream of her hero.
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