To Life
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Chagall's the Butcher
Important Takeaways
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This scene involves an agreement that is typical for the community; Tevye agrees to his eldest daughter, Tzeitel, being married to Lazar Wolf, the Butcher. This is done without discussion with Tzeitel.
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This is also the first time we see some tension between the Russians, and the Jewish community in Anatevka. Sasha and Fyedka's interactions with Mordcha (the innkeeper) as well as with Tevye and Lazar Wolf, are a little bit strained. But after the song, Tevye and Lazar Wolf encounter the Constable who warns them that there will be some minor mischief soon; this is actually a warning of a minor Pogrom.