Sophie in 'Going Places' and Mukesh in 'Lost Spring' aspire for a better life yet external forces shape their realities and opportunities. Discuss.

Sophie: Sophie aspires to own a boutique, be a manager, fashion designer, actress, date Danny Casey- from humble background/ lower middle class/ and was earmarked for biscuit factory

Mukesh: Mukesh aspires to be a motor mechanic, drive a car, but belongs to a family of poor bangle makers/ stuck in a vicious circle

Both belong to humble backgrounds and lack opportunities,