What were the options that Sophie was dreaming of? Why does Jansie discourage her to have such dreams?
Solution and Explanation
Sophie dreamt of opening a boutique or becoming an actress or a fashion designer. She thought that she would be offered the position of a manager. After that she would work there and would save enough money for her boutique.
Keeping in mind their lower middle class family background, Jansie discourages Sophie to have such dreams. Jansie is more realistic and practical in life. She knows that big ambitions cost heavy investments which their working-class status cannot afford.
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