📝 Introduction
The play “Mother’s Day” is written by J.B. Priestley. It is a very funny and important play. The story shows how people often take mothers for granted. The main character is Mrs. Annie Pearson, but there are also other important people in the story. One of them is her husband, George Pearson.
Let us now understand the character of George Pearson, who is Mrs. Pearson’s husband.
👨🦳 1. Middle-Aged and Ordinary
George Pearson is a middle-aged man. He works in an office and comes home in the evening. He is a common, everyday person. He lives a normal life with his wife and children. But he does not think much about how much his wife works and how tired she feels.
🛋️ 2. Lazy and Dependent
George Pearson is a bit lazy at home. He wants his tea ready when he comes back and expects his wife to do everything. He does not help her with housework or ask her how she feels. This shows that he is dependent on his wife, and he never thinks that even she can be tired. He thinks it is the duty of the wife to serve him always.
😐 3. Doesn’t Respect His Wife’s Work
George does not understand how hard his wife works every day. He thinks she just sits at home and has an easy life. But the truth is, Mrs. Pearson cooks, cleans, serves food, and does everything for the family. Still, George never says thank you or helps her. This shows that he does not give much importance to his wife’s work.
🤷 4. Lacks Confidence Outside Home
George Pearson also has a weak personality outside the home. In the club, people make jokes about him. His friends laugh at him behind his back. They call him “Pompy-Ompy Pearson” because he tries to act important, but he is not. Even though people laugh at him, he does not know it. He thinks everyone likes him. This shows he is a bit foolish and unaware.
😮 5. Shocked by His Wife’s Behavior
One day, Mrs. Pearson changes her behavior after being helped by Mrs. Fitzgerald (a fortune-teller and neighbor). She talks to George in a bold and strong voice. She tells him that she will not do everything for him anymore. George is shocked. He cannot believe what his wife is saying. He feels hurt and confused. This shows that he was not used to seeing his wife strong or angry.
🤔 6. Realizes His Mistake
In the end, George understands that he and his children were not treating Mrs. Pearson well. He feels a little ashamed. He agrees to spend the evening at home instead of going to the club. This shows that George is not a bad man. He just didn’t realize how wrong he was until someone pointed it out. He starts to respect his wife more.
🙋♂️ 7. Can Change and Improve
George Pearson’s character teaches us that people can change. He was not helping or respecting his wife in the beginning. But when Mrs. Pearson speaks up, he listens and understands. He accepts that his wife also needs rest and respect. This shows that George is not cruel—he just needed to learn. So, we can say that he has a good heart and can become better.
💡 What We Learn from George Pearson’s Character
- We should respect the work done by our mothers and wives at home.
- Husbands should not expect their wives to do everything alone.
- People should listen to each other and share responsibilities.
- Change is possible if we are ready to learn and say sorry.
✅ Conclusion
George Pearson is an example of a man who has forgotten to thank and respect his wife. He is not evil, but he is ignorant and careless. When his wife changes her behavior, he gets surprised but slowly starts to understand. In the end, he tries to become a better husband. His character teaches us a great lesson: we should value the people who care for us every day.
He is an ordinary man, but he shows that even ordinary people can learn and grow.
