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Eklavya What is the central theme
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of the play Mother’s Day?
• The central theme of
Mother’s Day is the lack
of appreciation and
respect for the unpaid
domestic work done by
mothers and
housewives.
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Study Point • It highlights how a mother’s
hard work often goes
unnoticed, and how family
members tend to take her for
granted.
• The play advocates for respect,
appreciation, and equality in
household roles, showing that
mothers too deserve rest and
recognition for their efforts.
Eklavya How does the character of
Study Point Mrs. Pearson change during
the course of the play?
• At the beginning of the play,
Mrs. Pearson is portrayed as
a meek and submissive
housewife who is taken for
granted by her family.
• She works tirelessly for
them without receiving any
gratitude or respect.
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• However, after her personality
is swapped with Mrs.
Fitzgerald’s (thanks to Mrs.
Fitzgerald’s magic), she
becomes assertive, bold, and
demanding.
• She teaches her family a
lesson by behaving in a way
that shocks them and makes
them realize her importance.
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• By the end, her family
begins to understand
and appreciate her
efforts, bringing balance
and mutual respect in
the household.
Eklavya What role does Mrs. Fitzgerald
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play in Mother’s Day?
• Mrs. Fitzgerald plays
the role of a strong,
bold, and confident
woman, contrasting
with the character of
Mrs. Pearson.
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• She is Mrs. Pearson’s
neighbor and helps her
by using magic to
temporarily swap their
personalities.
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Study Point • Mrs. Fitzgerald uses this
opportunity to help Mrs.
Pearson stand up for herself,
forcing the Pearson family to
recognize and appreciate Mrs.
Pearson’s worth.
• She is instrumental in bringing
about the change in the
family’s attitude towards Mrs.
Pearson.
Eklavya Describe the relationship between
Study Point Mrs. Pearson and her family
members before the transformation.
• Before the transformation, Mrs.
Pearson's relationship with her
family members is strained and
unequal.
• Her family—her husband
George, daughter Doris, and son
Cyril—treat her as if she exists
solely to serve their needs.
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• They are dismissive,
disrespectful, and
oblivious to her hard
work and sacrifices.
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• They expect her to cook,
clean, and fulfill their
demands without
considering her personal
needs or feelings.
• This creates a toxic dynamic
where Mrs. Pearson feels
undervalued and
overworked.
Eklavya What is the significance of
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the title Mother’s Day?
• The title Mother’s Day is
significant because it focuses
on a day where the mother of
the household finally
receives the attention and
recognition she deserves,
though in an unconventional
way.
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• Instead of the family celebrating
the mother and giving her a
break, it is Mrs. Pearson who,
through Mrs. Fitzgerald’s
intervention, forces her family
to acknowledge her importance
and treat her with respect
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• The title reflects the
need for every day to be
like "Mother's Day,"
where mothers are
valued for their constant
efforts.
Eklavya How do the Pearson family members
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• he Pearson family is
initially shocked and
confused by Mrs. Pearson's
sudden change in attitude
after her personality is
swapped with Mrs.
Fitzgerald’s.
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• her assertiveness and refusal
to cater to their demands
catches them off guard.
• Doris is particularly upset
when her mother refuses to
iron her dress, while George is
dismayed when she criticizes
him for his habits.
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• Cyril, too, is taken aback by
her refusal to prepare tea.
• However, as the play
progresses, they begin to
understand the reasons
behind her change and
start showing more respect
towards her.
Eklavya Compare and contrast the characters
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of Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald.
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