Tevye

Tevye is a fictional character from the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," based on stories by Sholem Aleichem. He is a Jewish milkman and a devout, self-taught man who deeply values tradition, family, and faith. Throughout the story, Tevye navigates the challenges of maintaining his cultural customs while confronting social changes and personal dilemmas. His humor, wisdom, and resilience make him a relatable figure embodying the universal struggle to balance tradition with modernity, highlighting themes of community, identity, and adaptation.