Que.1 How are Mrs Pearson and Mrs fitzgerald contrasted?
Ans. The two ladies are sharply contrasted. Mrs Pearson is a pleasant but worried looking woman in her forties. She speaks in a light, flurried sort of tone with a touch of suburban cockney. Mrs Fitzgerald is older, heavier and has a strong and sinister personality.
Que2 What course of action does Mrs Fitzgerald and suggest to Mr Pearson to tackle the situation?
Ans- Mrs Fitzgerald tells Mrs Pearson to decide firmly and stick to her decision. She must assert her position and become the real mistress of the house. Her own initiative can help her. She must let them wait or look after themselves for once.
Que ३ What difficulties does Mrs Pearson face while dealing with the various member of her family?
Answer: Mrs Pearson loves her husband and children too much. She does not find courage enough to discuss the problem with them.
Que 4 Why does Doris Pearson feel astounded on returning home?
Answer: Doris finds her mother smoking away—lighting another cigarette and laying out the cards for patience on the table. She shoots her query about ironing her yellow silk, but feel astounded on seeing her mother's behaviour.
Que 5. How does Mr Pearson refute Doris's argument about working hard?
Answer: Mrs Pearson tells Doris that she has a good idea how much Doris does. Mrs Pearson claims that she puts in twice the hours that Doris does, and gets no pay or thanks for it.
Long type answer
Que.1 what do you think is the theme of the play? How has it been worked out ?
Ans. The theme of the play is the status of women in their own household. The housewife serves the members of her family with complete devotion, sincerity and love. ... The theme is worked out by portrayal of the Pearson family. Mrs Pearson is the harassed mother.
The theme of the play is the consequences of physical impairment on the affected person's body, mind and soul. The actual pain and inconvenience caused by the disabilities is often much less than the sense of alienation felt by the disabled person.
Que.2 what impression do you form of Mrs annie pearson?
Answer- The impression that the writer has given us that Mrs Pearson is a very loving wife and mother who only wants to make her family happy. She is meek and subdued and does everything that her family wants her to do. On the other hand, her family does not care for her and takes her for granted
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