The Storm Kate Chopin

 
 
 
 
Chopin's The Storm depicts the adulterous union of two married people, Calixta and Alcee. Calixta's husband and son are trapped because of a storm, and Alcee's wife and children are out of town in Biloxi. Throughout this tale there are numerous uses of symbolism that help the reader understand the meaning of adultery. The symbolism in the story comprises of symbols alluding to the fierce storm that overtakes the area – much like the fierce passion that grips Calixta and Alcee in its midst. When the story opens, Calixt


     
 
 
 
    

 

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