This story brings to mind the opening scenes of "Fiddler on the Roof." We're reintroduced to Tevye the dairyman and the character of the Fiddler himself. It establishes the central tension in the story between tradition and change. The segment here is edited to focus on the traditional roles of men, women, and children in the fictional town of Anatevka.
Use this story as a trigger to talk about traditional occupations and stereotypes in the small Russian village of Anatevka. What do we recall about our childhood memories of adulthood? What can we remember about the roles of men and women in our family stories? Was there a tailor or butcher or baker we recall with particular significance? How have the professions changed over time?
This portrayal of childhood sets up a stark contrast as well.
What about gender?
