One Day When I Was Young | POEM

A young narrator prepares for a fancy dress show by dressing up as their mom. At the show, they observe other children and the woman in charge trying to make them laugh. When it's the narrator's turn, everyone laughs at them, which they initially think is a compliment but later realize is mockery. After the show, a boy questions their choice of costume, leading to a conversation with their mom about fame and Waxworks. The narrator feels they should have won for not laughing.

What costume did the narrator decide to wear for the fancy dress show?

What did the narrator's mom give them to wear?

What was the reaction of the children when the narrator said they were dressed as their mom?

How did the narrator feel when everyone laughed at them?

What did the narrator learn about being famous from their mom?