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Going Places (A. R. Barton) — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · English

What Going Places (A. R. Barton) covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English · 2026-27

Topics in Going Places (A. R. Barton)

1

Core idea and theme

  • The story focuses on adolescent escapism and hero worship.
  • Sophie dreams of a boutique, a managerial job, acting, or fashion designing.
  • Her dreams are not practical in her present social and financial situation.
2

Sophie’s character

  • Sophie is imaginative, ambitious, and restless.
  • She wants a boutique and also considers being a manager, actress, or fashion designer.
  • She wants a life that looks elegant and successful.
3

Jansie’s character

  • Jansie is practical and realistic.
  • She understands that both girls are earmarked for work at the biscuit factory.
  • She discourages Sophie from unrealistic dreams.
4

Geoff and Sophie’s bond

  • Geoff is three years out of school and works as an apprentice mechanic.
  • He speaks very little voluntarily.
  • Sophie is jealous of his silence because it gives him an air of mystery.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Adolescent fantasising and hero worship in Going Places

SophieJansieGeoffDanny CaseyFamily settingFantasy and imaginationSocial class and limitationHero worship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Going Places (A. R. Barton) for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 English?
Key topics in Going Places (A. R. Barton) include Core idea and theme, Sophie’s character, Jansie’s character, Geoff and Sophie’s bond. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Going Places (A. R. Barton) for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 50 practice questions on Going Places (A. R. Barton). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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