‘night, Mother

The drama “Night, Mother”is a Pulitzer Prize winning play by Marsha Norman that explores the complex relationship between a mother, Thelma Cates, and her daughter, Jessie. Jessie calmly reveals to her mother that she intends to commit suicide that evening. The play unfolds in real-time as Thelma tries to understand Jessie’s decision and prevent her from going through with it. The dialogue delves into themes of depression, hopelessness, and the search for meaning in life.