Mothers Day Summary by J. B. Priestly
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J. B. Priestly
J. B. Priestly is a famous
playwright, novelist, and critic. His play Mother’s Day was published in the year
1953.
The play is set in a middle-class
suburban home. The mother in the play is Anne Pearson. The story revolves around
Pearson family. She works hard to keep her house happy and clean. Her husband, son
and daughter enjoys the labour of Pearson but fails to praise her deeds.
Annie Pearson feels neglected
and lonely. She loves her family without any expectations. She shares her grief
over her family with her neighbour Mrs. Fitzgerald. She notices Pearson's plight. She steps into the house
of Pearson to help. She makes the family aware of what they owe to Mrs. Pearson.
Mrs. Fitzgerald an assertive
and domineering woman offers to exchange souls. Mrs. Pearson wants to show their family members
that life would be miserable if the mother too would begin to behave like them.
She realizes that she needs to stand up for herself too if she wants to gain respect
and recognition from her family.
Her harsh behaviour towards
her family member makes them turn grateful towards her. They understand her feelings
and starts to respect her. The mother is showered with support and appreciation
at the end of the play.
J. B. Priestly tries to convey
the unpaid nature of women’s work. A man earning money for the family is treated
as the breadwinner of the family. But a house wife who works for the family without
any expectations is neglected. Thus the play comments on the dignity to be accorded
for house work.
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