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

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. It is as if the storm has a profound effect on the characters that make them appreciate those around them whom they love. Expecting his wife to be worried and angry, Bobinot expects to find his wife to be ready to explode when he and his son arrive home. 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:

Chopin's choice of setting

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Approximate Word count = 522
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)