The Interview & Going Places
English · Class 12 · Literature - Prose (Flamingo) · 3.º Período

The Interview & Going Places

Learners critique the medium of interviews and explore adolescent hero-worship and escapism. They contrast the realities of journalism with the fantasies of youth.

CBSE Learning OutcomesCBSE Class 12 English Core, Section C: Literature Textbooks - Flamingo (Prose): The InterviewCBSE Class 12 English Core, Section C: Literature Textbooks - Flamingo (Prose): Going Places

About This Topic

Learners critique the medium of interviews and explore adolescent hero-worship and escapism. They contrast the realities of journalism with the fantasies of youth.

Key Questions

  1. What are the ethical implications of celebrity interviews?
  2. How does Sophie's escapism affect her reality in 'Going Places'?
  3. Why do adolescents often engage in hero-worship?

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