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Chopin's "The Storm": Summary - School Essays

Chopin's "The Storm": Summary

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 act of sexuality and passion joined with a condemnation of its
repression by society. If one is to attempt to interpret "The Storm," it
becomes necessary to examine the conditions of the surroundings.
The title of "The Storm," with its sexual energy and passion, is of
course critical to any interpretation of the narrative. The title refers
to nature, so the storm can therefore he seen as ...

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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 has not seen Alcee very often since
her marriage, and never alone. The attraction between Calixta and Alcee is
only briefly explored. With Alcee's arrival comes the beginning of the
rain, and he asks to wait out the storm on the front gallery.
Calixta is startled from her sudden awareness that she is still
sexually attracted to Alcee, even though both are married. The storm
increases quickly and drives Alcee inside. Calixta's appearance is
described as "she is a little fuller of figure than five years before she
married; but she had not lost nothing of her vivacity."
The storm outside continues to increase, reflecting the sexual
tension inside. Calixta is becoming as unsettled as the elements ...

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Added: 12/25/2006 01:15:35 PM
Category: English
Type: Free Paper
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