Class 11 English (Snapshots book) Chapter 5 Mother’s Day By J.B. Priestly
Class 11 English (Snapshots book) Chapter 5 Mother’s Day By J.B. Priestly Play/ Drama/ Fiction/Skit ? Mother’s Day- Introduction The play written by J.B. Priestly reveals how a mother’s efforts are ignored by her family. It narrates how the family members who work eight hour shifts a day look upon her although she works for the whole day and all week. After all she does for them, they take her for granted. They make her feel obligated to provide for them and do not even appreciate her efforts. It revolves around how her friend Mrs Fitzgerald who is a fortune teller helps her earn the place and respect she deserves as the woman of the house. Summary The play begins with two friends having a candid conversation at Mrs Pearson’s house. Mrs Fitzgerald is telling Mrs Pearson’s fortune and advises her on it. Mrs Pearson goes about telling how her family members don’t value her and don’t appreciate whatever she does for them. She is available for them 24*7 and all they do is come in, thr