This story wouldn?t be as powerful if it weren?t for the mood brought forth by the setting. The dark and stormy night creates a mood in the story that is also dark. The shift in mood happens in stride with the approaching storm. As the storm begins, Alcee arrives. The mood becomes darker and darker as the storm worsens. Hence, there is a direct correlation between the

The tone of the story was also a very influential part of the setting. It was as if the thunderstorm literally brought Alcee to Calixta?s house. The fierce weather forced him to go inside, and he immediately sat down and made himself comfortable. Chopin made Alcee out to be a very light-hearted character who, although he convinced others that he was an affectionate man, was actually only concerned about himself. He was ?infatuated? with Calixta, as the author stated (109), and he had a ?desire for her flesh.? This proves that he didn?t really even love Calixta; he just loved what he could get from her. Calixta had strong feelings for Alcee, although she knew that they both had families that loved them and that they would never leave their spouses. For that reason she pretended like everything was fine with her family. This sin will remain with her forever, though. Contrary to the mood, the tone in the story is very light-hearted and optimistic. Fo

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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)