Mother’s Day

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J.B. Priestley is the author of 'Mother's Day'. He was a British playwright and novelist known for his social commentary and exploration of family relationships in his works.

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The main characters are: Mrs Annie Pearson (the mother), George Pearson (the father), Doris Pearson (the daughter), Cyril Pearson (the son), and Mrs Fitzgerald (the neighbor). Each character represent…

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The play is set in the living room of the Pearson family's house in a London suburb. The time is the present (when the play was written), and the action takes place on an afternoon in early autumn. Th…

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Mrs Annie Pearson is described as a pleasant but worried-looking woman in her forties. She speaks in a light, flurried tone with a touch of suburban Cockney. She is submissive, apologetic, and allows …

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Mrs Fitzgerald is older and heavier than Mrs Pearson, with a strong and sinister personality. She speaks with a deep voice, possibly Irish. She is confident, dominating, and has learned mystical arts …

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Mrs Fitzgerald has the ability to exchange personalities between bodies. She learned this skill during her twelve years in the East. She uses the incantation 'Arshtatta dum—arshtatta lam—arshtatta lam…

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Mrs Fitzgerald suggests the exchange because Mrs Pearson admits she cannot stand up to her family despite knowing they treat her poorly. Mrs Fitzgerald believes that by taking over Mrs Pearson's body,…

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Doris is selfish and demanding. She bursts in expecting her mother to iron her yellow silk dress for her date with Charlie Spence. She takes her mother's services for granted, shows no gratitude, and …