Story: The Character of the Fiddler (video)
Summary: This story recalls the figure of the Fiddler in the opening and closing scenes of the film, setting up the idea that our existence is precarious, like a Fiddler on the roof, many decisions we make in life -- what to do, whom to marry, how to raise children, and so forth -- are very difficult and consequential.
Page: 1 Introducing the Fiddler
The Fiddler
In the beginning, the fiddler is amusing, friendly. <break time="2s"/> But by the end of the story, the fiddler haunts us.
