Mother’s Day 11

Q1. Who was Mrs. Fitzgerald? What did she advise Mrs. Pearson?

Ans. Mrs. Fitzgerald was Mrs. Pearson’s neighbour and a strong-minded, bold woman who had lived in the East for some years and even knew a bit of magic. She advised Mrs. Pearson to stop being soft and to stand up for herself. She told her to teach her husband and children a lesson so that they would respect her and share the household work.

Q2. What was Mrs. Pearson’s reaction to Mrs. Fitzgerald’s advice?

Ans. At first, Mrs. Pearson was nervous and doubtful. She felt that if she tried to speak firmly, her husband and children would be angry with her. She said she couldn’t be harsh because she loved them. She wanted change but did not have the courage to do it herself.

Q3. How was Mrs. Pearson responsible for her own misery?

Ans. Mrs. Pearson was responsible for her own unhappiness because she never demanded respect. She always did all the work quietly and never refused any request. She never told her family how tired or hurt she felt, so they got used to treating her like a servant. Her silence encouraged their careless behaviour.

Q4. How did Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald exchange their personalities and how did they react after their bodies were changed?

Ans. Mrs. Fitzgerald used her magic to exchange their personalities. Both of them held hands and repeated a spell, and suddenly their personalities were swapped. After the change, Mrs. Pearson (with Mrs. Fitzgerald’s bold nature) became strong, confident, and outspoken. Mrs. Fitzgerald (in Mrs. Pearson’s body) became polite and gentle. They both were happy that the plan was working well.

Q5. What kind of girl was Doris? How did she trouble her mother?

Ans. Doris was a young, selfish, and thoughtless girl. She cared only about her own comfort and looks. She ordered her mother to iron her dress and make her tea but never helped in any housework. She often spoke rudely to Mrs. Pearson and did not thank her for anything.

Q6. Who was Cyril? How did he behave in the family?

Ans. Cyril was Mrs. Pearson’s grown-up son. He was lazy and careless like his sister. He never helped his mother and expected her to serve him food and tea. He went out to enjoy himself and never worried about his mother’s hard work. He also talked to her in a rude and casual way.

Q7. Describe the personality of George. What was his attitude towards Mrs. Pearson?

Ans. George was Mrs. Pearson’s husband. He was a simple and dull-minded man who spent most of his time at the club. He did not realise how much his wife worked for him. He treated her as an unimportant person and never showed respect or love. He expected her to stay home and look after him all the time.

Q8. What reason did Mrs. Pearson give Cyril for not making tea?

Ans. Mrs. Pearson told Cyril that she was tired of doing all the work for everyone while no one ever thanked her. She said that from now on, she would only work when she wanted to and not just to please others. She refused to make tea and said that if they wanted tea, they could make it themselves.

Q7. The play “Mother’s Day” is a humorous and satirical depiction of the status of the mother in the family. What are the issues it raises? How does the play resolve the issues?

Ans.
The play “Mother’s Day” shows, in a funny way, how mothers are often not respected in their own families. It raises the issue that mothers work all day, serve everyone, but no one values their hard work. The husband and children treat her like a servant instead of a loved family member.

The problem is solved when Mrs. Fitzgerald helps Mrs. Pearson become bold and firm. Mrs. Pearson stops doing everything for them and makes the family realise how badly they have behaved. In the end, they feel sorry and promise to help and respect her. Thus, the play ends with a happy lesson about love and respect for mothers.

Q8. How does the play “Mother’s Day” end? Describe.

Ans.
The play ends on a positive and happy note. After Mrs. Pearson’s bold behaviour, her husband George, daughter Doris, and son Cyril finally understand their mistake. They realise how much she works for them and how unfair they have been.

They agree to stay home, help her with dinner, and spend time together. Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Pearson then return to their own personalities. The family becomes united and respectful. The ending gives a strong message that every mother deserves love, rest, and respect from her family.

9. What kind of a mother was Mrs. Pearson?
Mrs. Pearson was a kind, gentle, and loving mother. She always worked hard for her family but never got the respect she deserved. Her husband and children took her for granted because she never complained and always tried to please them.

10. How did Mrs. Fitzgerald help Mrs. Pearson?
Mrs. Fitzgerald helped Mrs. Pearson by exchanging her personality with her through magic. In Mrs. Pearson’s body, Mrs. Fitzgerald behaved firmly and taught the family a lesson. She made them realize how unfairly they had been treating Mrs. Pearson.

11. What is the central theme of the play “Mother’s Day”?
The play “Mother’s Day” teaches that mothers should be respected and valued by their families. It shows that love and respect must go both ways. The play also highlights that women should stand up for themselves and not let others take them for granted.