Eleanor Rigby: Themes and Details

The transcript explores themes of loneliness and isolation through the stories of Eleanor Rigby and Father McKenzie. Eleanor Rigby is depicted as a lonely woman who lives in a dream, while Father McKenzie is a solitary figure writing sermons that no one hears. The narrative highlights their disconnected lives and ends with Eleanor's death, emphasizing the pervasive loneliness in their existence.

What does Eleanor Rigby do in the church?

• Sings in the choir

• Picks up the rice

• Lights candles

• Arranges flowers

Where does Eleanor Rigby keep the face she wears?

• In a box under her bed

• In a jar by the door

• In a drawer in the kitchen

• In a bag in the attic

What is Father McKenzie doing while no one is around?

• Writing a sermon

• Cleaning the church

• Darning his socks

• Reading a book

What happens to Eleanor Rigby in the end?

• She moves to a new city

• She gets married

• She dies in the church

• She finds a new job

What does Father McKenzie do after Eleanor Rigby's burial?

• Sings a hymn

• Wipes the dirt from his hands

• Goes back to writing

• Lights a candle

What is the recurring question about the lonely people?

• When will they find peace?

• Who will help them?

• Where do they all come from?

• Why are they lonely?

What is the main theme of the song?

• Happiness

• Success

• Adventure

• Loneliness