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Chance, fortuity, and coincidence are all bound by two constants. ... Kundera, in The Unbearable Likeness of Being, uses chance, fortuity, and coincidnce to join some of the novels main characters together. This is a fragile balance between simple occurences and the messages behind them in other words this is the balance between chance and fate. ... So, how does one then go on to explain chance, fortuity or coincidence in light of fate.
The basic understanding remains the same chance, fortuity and coincidence are all oppurtunities which occur by accident. Yet, there is more to this, for these (fate and chance) are not just two separate entities independent of themselves. ... This is where chance comes in, and plays an important role.
Chance should not be looked on as just a freak accident or unlikely coincidence. Chance always carries a message with it; a message sent by fate to enlighten and guide us on the most efficient path to our happiness. ... By being alert we actually come to expect such things as chance, fortuity, and coincidences. ... Awareness involves not only the acceptance of chance, but the understanding of a greater significance to that moment of chance.
In the novel there is a sequence of six events (refered to as chance events) which introduce the two main characters, Tomas and Tereza, to each other. ... The delicate dance between everyday chance occurences, their hidden message, and their common goal had begun. ... The meaning behind these chance events were clear; she needed to be rescued from a difficult and unbearable childhood.
Approximate Word count = 1206
Approximate Pages = 4.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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