Question
English Question on Going Places
Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than any other person? From her perspective, what did he symbolise?
Answer
Sophie liked her brother Geoff, more than anybody else because he was not in the habit of talking much and remained lost in his own thoughts. She envied his silence and thought that he had access to an unknown world. She wanted to be a part of that world where she fancied herself wearing glamorous clothes and being welcomed by everyone. For Sophie, Geoff symbolised liberty from the monotonous and colourless life they had been living.