Fiddler on the Roof

What is ironic about the biblical allusion Perchik makes to the children about Jacob and Laban?

Perchik is reenacting the lesson about trust between an employer and worker- what is another lesson about relationships this story teaches? Who do you think that lesson can apply to? Use evidence to support your reasoning.

Asked by rj327446 on 29 Apr 19:18

Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:23

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Answered by Cat on 29 Apr 21:23

In Genesis 31, the Lord commanded Jacob to return to the land of his birth, which was promised to him by covenant. When Jacob left for home, Laban and his sons and servants were upset. They felt Jacob took possessions with him that belonged to Laban, and they were jealous of the way God had prospered Jacob.I would think the folly of greed and jealousy would apply to us today.