This literary analysis examines the tragic downfall of Rabbi Mordecai, a respected Hebrew tutor known for his uncompromising authority and exacting standards. The narrative, written by Chaim Brandwein and translated from Hebrew, employs character study methodology to explore themes of rigid patriarchal control, moral blindness, and ironic justice. The study traces Rabbi Mordecai's transformation from a revered community figure—nicknamed "Mordecai Tough" for his stern pedagogical methods—to a man destroyed by circumstances within his own household. The central conflict emerges when Mordecai arranges his elder daughter's marriage to his former pupil Pinchasl without consultation, inadvertently facilitating an affair between Pinchasl and his younger daughter. The analysis reveals how Mordecai's inflexible nature and authoritarian decision-making, while earning him social respect, ultimately render him incapable of perceiving the adultery occurring under his supervision. The narrative demonstrates the literary technique of dramatic irony, where a character renowned for his perceptiveness becomes fatally blind to personal betrayal. The story concludes with public exposure of the affair and Rabbi Mordecai's immediate death from apparent shock, suggesting that absolute authority without compassion or collaboration leads inevitably to destruction. This work contributes to understanding Hebrew literary traditions exploring patriarchal power dynamics and moral complexity.