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The Unbearable Lightness of Being Part 2, Chapter 14

By Milan Kundera

Part 2, Chapter 14

As a young woman, because she was running her household and waitressing, Tereza "stored up great reserves of vitality" (2.14.1). She learned a lot about life though she was not a formal student.
As a result, she threw herself into life in Prague with great energy, though she worried someone would know she didn't belong there.
Tereza quickly got a job developing photographs, though she really wanted to take photographs. Sabina helped her develop an artistic sense, and she started taking photos on her own.
One night, Tomas admitted to being jealous watching Tereza dance with his friend. Tereza was pleased with his jealousy. But later, when Tereza became jealous herself, Tomas saw it as a burden.

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