Fiddler on the Roof

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DAY 1 THEME - THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

1. Name 5 symbols of Judaism which you saw in the first few moments of this film.

The five symbols that I saw in the first few moments of this film are the Stars of David, the menorah, the image of the torah, ark of covenant, and the tallit.

2. Describe what life was like for a poor Jewish peasant in the turn of the century Russia. What did the men do? what did the women do?

The life for a poor Jewish peasant in turn of the century Russia was like a traditional being, who is accepted by a small community. The poor Jews have no guarantee of life, or any insurance to stay in the town. Also, their freedom to live in the town can be taken away any time from them by the governing power. THe men was to bring news to the family and to make income for the family. Another hand, the women is to stay home doing housework, as well as take good care of the children.

3. Summarize the content of tevye's monologue at the beginning of the film.

Tevye's monologue at the starting describes the culture and the religion that he belongs to. He is a Jew who had been following path of his tradition all his life, but he does not know how and when it started. He follows the tradit

Four examples of break in the film could be: Tzietel and Moltel married without a matchmaker; Harilah married a Christian with no blessing permission; and the marriage arrangement between Tzietel and Laserwolf was collapsed. Relating to these that made breaks Tevye's tradition, especially the breakdown of the marriage arrangement between Tzietel and Laserwolf - his faith towards the religion and hte community maybe wondered by a few, or his family might be discussed to abandon by the community because of such unreasonable breaks.

ion (Judaism) because it was a obeyed by the pope in the town of Anatevka over generations. In conclusion, Tevye describes that the culture he belongs is quite traditional and rarely some significant change is made based on this culture.

Yes Tevye is a religious person because he has a belief in the nature of Judaism and he has an unique religious worldview. He deomonstrates his faith by singing and making prayers before family dinner, as well as sharing his problems and seeking for solutions with God. Tevye thinks that GOd is somewhere above him, and always watching and blessing him through his life. Therefore he is willing to share with God whenever a moment goes on in his life. FOre example, he looks into the light, where he thinks God is; before making the decision about Tzietel's marriage with Moltel.

6. Is tevye a religious person? How does he demonstrate his faith in God in light of problems he faces? What is God like in Tevye's world view?

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