Fievel is the main character of the animated film series An American Tail.
Character overview
Fievel Mousekewitz is a young Russian-Jewish mouse who emigrates with his family from the Russian Empire to the United States in search of a better life. In the first film, he becomes separated from his family during the journey and spends the story trying to find them again in America.
Name and origin
The name Fievel (also spelled Feivel) is a Yiddish masculine given name, traditionally a diminutive form of Feivush. The character was named after Steven Spielberg’s grandfather, whose Yiddish name was Fievel, reflecting the film’s immigrant themes.
Role in the franchise
Fievel appears as the protagonist in An American Tail and its sequels, including An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. Within the franchise, he is portrayed as brave but naïve, often getting into trouble while trying to help others and reunite or protect his family.
