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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Milan Kundera
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Part 1: Lightness and Weight
Part 2: Soul and Body
Part 3: Words Misunderstood
Part 4: Soul and body
Part 5: Lightness and Weight
Part 6: The Grand March
Part 7: Karenin's Smile
Characters
Character List
Tomas
Tereza
Sabina
Franz
Main Ideas
Themes
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Plot Overview
Part 1: Lightness and Weight
Part 2: Soul and Body
Part 3: Words Misunderstood
Part 4: Soul and body
Part 5: Lightness and Weight
Part 6: The Grand March
Part 7: Karenin's Smile
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Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Symbols, and Motifs
Context
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Part 2: Soul and Body Quiz
Further Study
Part 2: Soul and Body Quiz
1
of 5
From whose point of view is this section of the book narrated?
Objector narrator's
Tereza's
Tomas's
Sabina's
2
of 5
Which of the following best describes Tereza's mother?
Challenged but supportive
Strong and protective
Cruel and crude
Soft and romantic
3
of 5
What provided Tereza with comfort and peace during her difficult childhood?
Friendships
Siblings
Art
School
4
of 5
What convinces Tereza that Tomas is destined for her?
Coincidences
Songs
Street signs
Premonition
5
of 5
As a photographer and person, Tereza focuses on which of the following subjects?
Babies
Clouds
Musicians
Bodies
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