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          Mother's Day (Play)

This humorous play portrays the status of a mother in the family. The author brings out the plight of the mother very realistically in the play. Mrs Annie Pearson, the mother, is not treated well by her husband and children. With the help of her neighbour Mrs Fitzgerald and a magic spell which temporarily allows them to interchange their roles, she stands up for her rights. Mrs Annie Pearson's family is shocked at the change, but they learn to behove properly with her so that she gets the respect that she deserved.

Mother's Day About the Characters

Mrs Fitzgerald: She is Mrs Annie Pearson's neighbour. She is quite strong-willed, knows magic and helps Mrs Annie Pearson to reform the spoilt members of Mrs Annie Pearson's family Mrs Annie Pearson: She is a pleasant but nervous type of woman whose excessive love and care has spoilt her two children and husband

Doris Pearson: She is Mrs Annie Pearson's daughter aged around twenty years. She fails to

understand her mother's struggle and doesn't help her in household work. Cyril Pearson: He is Mrs Annie Pearson's son who is equally demanding and never sympathises with his mother.

Mr George Pearson: He is Mrs Annie Pearson's proud husband who is not as respected in society as expected. He dominates his wife, but he is ridiculed in the club where he is a member.