Fiddler on the Roof
Why does Tevye betroth his daughter to a man he doesn't really like? (talking about Tzeitel)
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mysticinput
Last updated by
Jill W
The answer to your question is simple, the match between Lazar and Tzeitel is financially advantageous. She does, however, talk her father into backing out of the arrangement, so she can marry the man she loves.
Fiddler on the Roof