In 1905, Tevye, a hapless Judaic milkman life in the Ukrainian small town of Anatevka, compare the life of the Jew of Anatevka to a violinist on the roof, use tradition to “rub out a pleasant, simple melody” without interrupt their neck. In town, Tevye meet Perchik, a extremist Marxist from Kyyiv. Tevye invite Perchik to remain with his household, and offer him nutrient in exchange for Perchik tutor his daughter.