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,' …showed first 75 words of 811 total…

…showed last 75 words of 811 total…A. Calixta's emotions are mixed up when Alcee          arrives in the story.         B. Calixta remembers forgotten feelings toward          Alcee. II. The storm gets more vigorous.         A. The storm becomes more violent as Calixta                   feels the attraction for Alcee.         B. Alcee draws Calixta close to him. III.         Alcee unleashes his feelings for Calixta.         A. The storm reveals itself as Calixta and Alcee          are sexually drawn together.         B. Alcee and Calixta see a different side of                            themselves.