Mother's Day 11 C Solo Tax

Pre-structural- What role does Mrs. Fitzgerald play in the play "Mother's Day"?

• She is Annie's best friend

• She is a neighbor and a fortune teller who helps Annie

• She is Cyril's love interest

• She is George's boss at work

Unistructural Level-How does Doris, Annie's daughter, contribute to the household in the play?

• She is a diligent housekeeper

• She has a job and supports the family financially

• She doesn't contribute to household work and has an affair

• She is an aspiring chef

Unistructural Level- Which character in the play represents the traditional role of a housewife?

• Mrs. Fitzgerald

• Doris Pearson

• Cyril Pearson

• Mr. George Pearson

Multistructural Level- What is the central theme of "Mother's Day" by J.B. Priestley?

• The role of women in the household

• Role of the women in work place

• Parenting techniques

• Workplace dynamics

Relational Level- How does Mrs. Fitzgerald's character contribute to the transformation of Annie Pearson?

• She encourages Annie to pursue a career

• She helps Annie regain self-confidence and respect from her family

• She criticizes Annie for her choices

• She advises Annie to leave her family

Relational- What does Cyril Pearson's attitude represent in the play?

• A supportive son who helps his mother

• A typical teenager with no responsibilities

• A son who sympathizes with his mother's struggles

• A demanding and unsupportive son who needs to change

Extended Abstract- In what ways does "Mother's Day" comment on the societal expectations and treatment of women in domestic settings?

• By portraying Annie as a strong, independent character

• By depicting the consequences of Annie's devotion to her family

• By satirizing traditional gender roles and highlighting the need for change

• By emphasizing the importance of women prioritizing their careers