... explores that are profoundly complex. Because it explores profound concepts and because its aim is of a didactic nature, this passage is philosophical. By using a familiar register and by asking his reader questions, Kundera clearly wants his reader to not only understand and appreciate what he is reading, but to also interact and think about what he is reading. Teaching by asking questions is the basis of all philosophy. Kundera also frequently mentions characters and their situations in various novels to illustrate his points. This shows that he expects his readers to not only have some kind of background literary knowledge, but more importantly, a sensitivity and appreciation of literature. I think that, in a way, this demonstrates that Kundera sees the reader as he sees himself, which is not at all condescending; on the contrary, it unites both learner and teacher as two human beings thirsty for knowledge. ...

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