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Mother's Day - J.B. Priestley — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · English

What Mother's Day - J.B. Priestley covers in CBSE Class 11 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 English · 2026-27

Topics in Mother's Day - J.B. Priestley

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1. Overview of the Play

  • Mother's Day is a play by J.B. Priestley.
  • It is a humorous portrayal of the status of the mother in a family.
  • The setting is the living-room of the Pearsons' house in a London suburb.
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2. Characters and Their Traits

  • Mrs Annie Pearson is a pleasant but worried-looking woman in her forties.
  • She is the mother of Doris and Cyril and the wife of George.
  • She changes after the body swap and becomes bold, firm, and dominating.
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3. Plot Summary and Sequence of Events

  • Mrs Fitzgerald is telling Mrs Pearson’s fortune when the play begins.
  • Mrs Fitzgerald advises Mrs Pearson to put her foot down and become the mistress of her own house.
  • Mrs Pearson hesitates because she is fond of her family and dislikes unpleasantness.
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4. Major Themes and Ideas

  • The play shows the neglected status of the mother in a family.
  • It criticises spoiling children and giving them too much freedom without responsibility.
  • It shows that husbands, sons, and daughters should respect the mother instead of treating her like a servant.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Mother's Day: a humorous play about a mother asserting her rights in a family that takes her for granted

SettingMain CharactersMrs Annie PearsonMrs FitzgeraldBody SwapFamily ConflictGeorge PearsonDoris Pearson

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What are the important topics in Mother's Day - J.B. Priestley for CBSE Class 11 English?
Key topics in Mother's Day - J.B. Priestley include Overview of the Play, Characters and Their Traits, Plot Summary and Sequence of Events, Major Themes and Ideas. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 67 practice questions on Mother's Day - J.B. Priestley. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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