The setting in this story creates the perfect environment for an
adulterous affair. In Kate Chopin's "The Storm", Chopin not only
creates the perfect setting but also uses the setting as a symbol of the
affair. Most likely occurring in the late 1800's and taking place in
the deep South, the story gives an account of an adulterous affair
between Calixta, wife to Bobinot and mother to four year old Bibi, and
Alcee, husband to Clarisse, during a terrible rain storm. The presence
of the storm is not merely coincidental. It is the driving force behind
the story and the affair. As the storm begins, climaxes and ends so
does the affair and the story.
From the opening we see that Chopin intends to use the storm to move the
story forward. The story begins with Bobinot and Bibi inside the local
store. As they attempt to leave they notice storm clouds approaching the
town. Deciding to wait out the storm, they remain inside. Meanwhile,
Calixta is at home sewing and unaware......
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