Give a Character Sketch Doris Pearson, Cyril, Mrs. Pearson, George Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald from Class 11 English Snapshots Book Chapter 5 Mother’s Day
Character Sketch of Doris Pearson
Doris Pearson was the daughter of Mrs. Pearson who was in her early twenties. She was pretty but lacked the experience to understand the complexities of life. She believes that money is the most important thing in life and is easily influenced. She looks pleasant but she is a ‘spoilt’ child. She makes her mother run after her all the time. She wants her to do everything for her like serve her tea, iron her clothes, etc.
Mother’s Day Overview – 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.
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Some Questions on Character Sketch of Doris Pearson
Q1. Who is Doris Pearson in the chapter “Mother’s Day”?
Q2. How would you describe Doris Pearson’s personality?
Q3. What is the significance of Doris Pearson’s character in the chapter?
Q4. Compare the characters of Marga Minco in ‘The Address’ and Doris Pearson in ‘Mother’s day’ in context of their relationship with their mother.
Character Sketch of Cyril
Cyril is the masculine counterpart of Doris and is also ‘spoiled’ like his sister. He is in the habit of treating his mother very casually. He makes his mother run all the time doing one thing or the other. He takes his mother for granted. He expects his mother to cook for him, clean, fetch his things, iron his clothes and make his life easier, without lifting a finger to help her.
Some Questions on Character Sketch of Cyril
Q1. What is Cyril’s role in the chapter “Mother’s Day”?
Q2. How would you describe Cyril’s personality?
Q3. What are some memorable traits or actions of Cyril in the chapter?
Q4. How does Cyril contribute to the overall theme of the chapter?
Character Sketch of Mrs. Pearson
Mrs Pearson- Mrs Pearson is a loving mother and a gentle wife. She is in her forties. She works hard to keep her husband and children happy. Mrs Pearson is neglected by her family and treated as a slave. In spite of their ill-treatment, neglect and exploitation, she loves them all. She has forgotten her individuality and the respect that she deserves in her family. She lives for her family and has forgotten that she has a life of her own. However, Mrs Fitzgerald brings about a change in her personality by helping her to become more assertive and dominating at the end.
Some Questions on Character Sketch of Mrs. Pearson
Q1. What is Mrs. Pearson’s role in the chapter “Mother’s Day”?
Q2. How would you describe Mrs. Pearson’s personality?
Q3. What are some significant qualities or actions that define Mrs. Pearson’s character?
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Character Sketch of George Pearson
George Pearson is the husband of Mrs. Pearson. He is a spoiled brat. He is a person who is essentially honourable however who comes through as solemn, self-important, pompous, heavy, and slow-moving. He is a dominating husband who would force his wife to do things for him and in case it is not done at that time, he would shout at her. He is similar to his spoiled daughter Doris and his spoiled son Cyril. He is a pompous man who would never shout at the bartender for being late but would never fail to shout at his wife. He would spend the majority of his spare time with his buddies to play snooker and socialize with one another. He is taken aback when his wife calls him by his name. Mrs Fitzgerald’s spirit inhabiting Mrs Pearson’s frame hit in reorienting him. In conclusion, we discover him to be a converted husband.
Some Questions on Character Sketch of George Pearson
Q1. Why was George Pearson surprised?
Q2. How did Mrs Pearson teach George a lesson?
Q3. How is George treated at the club?
Q4. What does George do to enjoy himself?
Character Sketch of Mrs. Fitzgerald
Mrs Fitzgerald is a neighbour of Mrs. Pearson. She is a quite experienced and smart woman who knows some esoteric magic that she learned in the East. She has a deep voice with an Irish accent. Mrs Fitzgerald is a strong, dominating and bold lady. She feels strongly that the woman should be the mistress of her own house. She is very intelligent also. She knows how to cure people of their waywardness. She helped Mrs. Pearson to set her spoiled husband and children right.
Some Questions on Character Sketch of Mrs. Fitzgerald
Q1. Who is Mrs. Fitzgerald in the chapter “Mother’s Day”?
Q2. How would you describe Mrs. Fitzgerald’s personality?
Q3. What are some notable characteristics or actions of Mrs. Fitzgerald?
Q4. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald’s character impact the theme of the chapter?
Q5. How does Mrs. Fitzgerald’s character contribute to the overall message of the chapter?
