Characters and Themes in Penny Lane

The transcript describes the vibrant life in Penny Lane, highlighting various characters like a barber, banker, and fireman. It paints a picture of the community's daily activities and unique atmosphere, interspersed with musical interludes. The song captures the essence of Penny Lane, with its memorable refrain and vivid imagery.

What does the barber in Penny Lane show to people?

• Maps

• Books

• Paintings

• Photographs

What do the little children do behind the banker's back?

• Follow him

• Ignore him

• Help him

• Laugh at him

What does the fireman carry in his pocket?

• A portrait of the Queen

• A map of Penny Lane

• A small fire extinguisher

• A photograph of his family

What does the fireman like to keep clean?

• His fire engine

• His house

• His helmet

• His uniform

What is the nurse selling in the middle of the roundabout?

• Tickets

• Flowers

• Books

• Poppies

How does the nurse feel while selling poppies?

• As if she's in a play

• As if she's dreaming

• As if she's working hard

• As if she's lost

Who rushes in from the pouring rain?

• The banker

• The fireman

• The barber

• The nurse

What is the recurring theme in Penny Lane?

• It is always sunny

• It is always busy

• It is in the narrator's ears and eyes

• It is always raining