Storm as a symbol

7th posting

Can't seem to stop blogging. Once again, it's about Kate Chopin's 'The Storm'. This time, it's all about the storm itself as a symbol. In fact, I find the storm is the only clear symbol in this story.

The storm is displayed in many facets. It itself can be considered a symbol to the story. It is symbolic because it gives us a clue to the actual situation in the story. The incident in Calixta's life is just like the disastrous weather. The storm comes suddenly and upsets the tranquility of nature. Calixta and Bobinot are peacefully married. Then comes Alcee just like the storm and stirs everything.
Let me show you what points to the symbol and why I said so.

a. Bobinot is left out of the 'storm' from discovering an unfaithful wife.

b. Calixta on the other hand was caught with Alcee in a 'storm' of momentary, burning passion.

c. Adultery in marriage is a wild 'storm' for any marriage.

d. Alcee and Calixta's behaviour, calm after a 'storm' which is considered strange after such a terrible sin. This serious calmness simply shows something has happened and they are not accountable for it even when both of them are married to different people.

The storm is a major element that brought to the very climax of the story. It is unbelievable that Chopin made use of one of nature's elements into the picture to stir a family's peace and tranquility that has put an impact to the stories flow which has made it an absolute page turner. It's a wonderful feeling to know that this story was recognized as one of the most acclaimed work of Chopin's and I am glad that I had the opportunity to actually read, analyze and do a research on it.

There's more to come. See ya!