Character Growth: Hodel

At the beginning of the book, Hodel was the "perfect" daughter. She was very excited to follow Tradition and marry whoever, Yente, the matchmaker picked for her. Tzeitel made her realize that Yente probably wouldn't find a winner. Hodel was still following tradition though and was at first shocked by Perchik's idealism. She first shows her growth at Tzeitel and Motel's wedding when she danched with Perchik, although it slaughtered tradition. She then fell in love with Perchik and they asked Tevye for his "blessing" not his permission for them to marry. This broke Tevye's tradition, but he allowed it anyway. Hodel realized that times were changing and she followed her heart instead of tradition.