Mother's Day
Back to themselves
Explain how the play resolves the problem and whether drama suits a social message.
Meanwhile, the real Mrs Pearson, in Mrs Fitzgerald's body, is upset to see her family treated so harshly. She wants to change back.
The two women repeat the spell, and return to their own bodies. Mrs Fitzgerald gives a firm warning: Mrs Pearson must not apologise or explain. If she does, all the good work will be wasted.
When the family comes in, nervous and uncertain, Mrs Pearson stays firm, though now in her own gentle way. They will all stay at home that evening and play a family game of rummy, and the children will get the supper ready.
George, Doris and Cyril meekly agree. As the curtain falls, the family gathers round Mother.
The play uses comedy and exaggeration to make its message easy to accept: a mother deserves respect, gratitude, and a share of the work at home.
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