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Essay on A Story Analysis of The Storm by Kate Chopin

The short story "The Storm" by Kate Chopin, deals with the subject of adultery. The story takes place in the early 1900's. There are two main characters, Calixta (the wife) and Alcee (the former lover). Alcee must take refuge from a passing storm in Calixta's house, while he is there the two end up making love while Calixta's husband and son have to wait out the storm at the local store. By doing this Chopin implies the theme that is, adultery is natural and does not necessarily have negative consequences. Through out the story the constant changing of imagery plays a great role in the development of characters and their ability to demonstrate the theme.

The subject of adultery was first introduced soon after Alcee asked Calixta if he may take refuge from the approaching storm within her house. That was also the first point when the author lets us know that Calixta "may" still have feelings for Alcee. This was shown clearly in the story when it says, " His voice and her own startled her as if from a trance..." Immediately after this the description of the setting changed from a outdoor relax feel to an indoor tense feel. This als

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