Parashat Vayetze is unique in that it consists of a single Masoretic parasha, i.e., one paragraph of 148 uninterrupted consecutive verses. Though Masoretic division of the parashiyot is based on sundry reasons, not all of which are always clear, it sometimes indicates a literary unity. It appears that this is the case with our parasha: Parashat Vayetze is all one long story. What is the significance of this? By dividing the narrative into two parts and exploring each section we can learn important lessons about Yaakov's life in Haran and his relationship with Lavan.