Kate Chopin's The Storm
"The Storm" to me is a story of sexual freedom and gender equality. My interpretation of the story came from the setting , largely, and also the characters and their attitudes towards the situation. The story title reflects the setting of the tale because not only does it describe what is going on outside of the house, but also supplies you with an indirect reference to what is happening inside of the house. With this we have two storms. Chopin uses elements of atmosphere, imagery, and setting in the story by the way the affair follows along with the outer storm. For example, in the beginning Chopin writes, "she was greatly occupied and did not notice the approaching storm" not only stating that she did not notice the physical storm coming, but also did not notice the arrival of Alcee.(113) At this point, Chopin points out that Calixta had not seen Alcee alone since her marriage which gives you the expectations that something is going to
Alcee tells Calixta to "not be frightened. " as the storm grows stronger and the lightening strikes. Because he does this it makes me think that this may happen again, but at the same time I believe this was merely a sexual affair to give them each a sense of pleasure that neithers spouse was providing. As the storm begins to strengthen in the setting outside, the passion between the two also begins to grow inside the house. I do not think that this is because they believe they have done something wrong, but that they do not want to cause problems because each truely loved their spouses and did not do this to hurt them, but only did it to fill their own needs that were not being met. As Alcee leaves, Calixta laughs showing she is not remoresful or ashamed. found response in depths of his own sensuous nature that had never yet been reached". Now, the storm has fully developed and so has the passion. (115) This statement shows that neither Calixta nor Alcee were being satisfied by their partners at home and had turned to each other to fulfill their wants and needs. "Her firm, elastic flesh was knowing for the first time its birthright. (115) The fact that Alcee and Calixta dare not give into their drowsiness indicates that they must not be caught.
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