The Storm
"The Storm" by Kate Chopin is a great literary example of the use of setting. Chopin uses setting to not only influence the reader's senses, but also, to illustrate the actions and feelings of her characters. Chopin uses a great choice of short descriptive words to describe her setting such as: "[W]hile the storm burst. It shook the wooden store and seemed to be ripping great furrows in the distant field" (Chopin, 96), and "The rain beat on the low, shingled roof with a force and clatter that threatened to break an entrance and deluge them there" (96), to thrust the reader into the sense of being in the storm that is baring down on her characters. The description of her setting also helps to make the characters actions and feelings more powerful and
It is as if the storm has a profound effect on the characters that make them appreciate those around them whom they love. Chopin describes the lovers' passion within the storm, "They did not heed the crashing torrents, and the roar of the elements made her laugh as she lay in his arms" (97). Bibliography Work CitedKate Chopin. The rain beat softly on the shingles, inviting them to drowsiness and sleep. However, "Bobinot's explanations and apologies which he had been composing all along the way, died on his lips as Calixta felt him to see if he was dry, and seem to express nothing but satisfaction at their safe return" (98). Not only did the storm and sudden passion effect Calixta it also effected Alcee: "Alcee Laballiere wrote his wife, Clarisse, that night. "The growl of the thunder was distant and passing away. " (98) As the storm ends and the land is renewed, "The rain was over and the sun was turning the glistening green world into a place of gems" (98), so it seems is the characters' relationships.
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