How is Jansie’s attitude different from that of Sophie?

 Book Flamingo: Value-Based Qs

Q2. (120-140 words) In one’s approach to life, one should be practical and not live in a world of dreams. How is Jansie’s attitude different from that of Sophie? Discuss in the context of ‘Going Places’.

Ans. Sophie and Jansie are classmates and friends. They belong to lower-middle-class families. Jansie thinks that both of them are earmarked for working in a biscuit factory. She is a realistic girl and has also been called the voice of reason.

On the other hand, Sophie is quite different from her. She is a dreamer. She dreams of becoming the owner of a boutique. In one breath, she thinks of becoming a bank manager, an actress, and a fashion designer. Jansie reminds her of her limitations, but she does not pay any attention to her advice. Sophie is a victim of fantasizing and hero-worshipping. Her hero is Danny Casey. She tells her brother that she has met him in the arcade. She adds more about her hero and nobody in her family believes in her wild stories. Even her father is very critical of her crazy stories.

In contrast to her, Jansie is a reasonable girl. At last, Sophie suffers disappointment due to her nature of fantasising about her dreams.