Gimpel The Fool: Golde Vs. Elka

Part I of Essay
In Gimpel the Fool, the character of Gimpel’s wife, Elka is portrayed as a manipulative, insensitive, adulteress. In Tevye the Dairyman, the character of Tevye’s wife, Golde, is portrayed as a loving mother and devoted, although sarcastic, wife. Both Golde and Elka are h ....

Part II of Essay
.... quiet him immediately. Where Golde would silence Tevye because his speeches were tiresome to her, Elka would simply make fun of Gimpel, keeping him quiet because he did not know how or want to retaliate. “Look who’s here! He’s come, the drip. Grab a seat” (Singer 6). She belittled him all of the time. Golde was more sarcastic, than mean, to Tevye. Tevye did not always have the opportunity to be a great provider for his family. This would upset/anger Golde. “A lot he need children-and seven of them at that! God punish me for saying ....