Chopin's "The Storm": Summary
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In Kate Chopin's short story "The Storm," the narrative surrounds
the brief affair of two individuals, Calixta and Alcee. Many people don't
see the story as a condemnation of infidelity, but rather as an act of
human sexuality. This essay argues that "The Storm" may be interpreted as
a specific ac ....
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.... to the household chores. Calixta's
is not aware of the storm approaching, although she is married and has a
child, she is unaware of the sexuality and passion within her.
As Calixta is gathering up the laundry, Alcee Laballiere enters the
yard, seeking shelter from the coming storm. My first impression of Alcee
is that he is pretty well off in the world. Although I see Bobinot as a
simple man. There is a mutual attraction between Calixta and Alcee, and
this attraction is not new. Calixta ....
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