Nowadays, more and more couples end their marriages by divorcing. The reasons that lead to this unhappy ending are countless, but one of the major reasons is adulterous relationship. Kate Chopin, the author of the short story, "The Storm", however, suggests that people can find another relationship outside marriage to seek their own passionate fulfillments. To her, these people are right and their action cannot be criticized because they do no harm to the people around them while they themselves can be happier with this fulfillment. Yet, I do not agree with her opinion that seeking another relationship outside marriage is acceptable.
             In "The Storm," the relationship between Bobinot and his wife Calixta seems very normal and peaceful. They live in a small house and have a little son who is only four years old. They got married not long ago. There are no conflicts and arguments in this small family. And thus there are no reasons for Calixta to betray her husband. Her husband is a loving man. While waiting for the storm to be over, he buys Calixta a can of shrimps which she likes. He loves Calixta very much and there is no sign that he causes Calixta any troubles. So how can Calixta explain for her affair with Alcee.
             However, Chopin favors Calixta's action and advocates that the affair can be understood because Calixta does not have a sex life as she desires. Even though Calixta married years ago, the moment when she is with Alcee, she feels like her first time.
             Through this, we recognize that Calixta is not satisfied with her husband though he loves her very much. In this story, the problem perhaps is Calixta's. The feeling when being with Alcee can be explain as the feeling which anyone will have when being with a new person.
             The attitude and behavior of Calixta cannot be accepted with any reason. Today, besides blaming all troubles in the family as causes of affairs, some people advocate their ...