I enjoyed Kate Chopin's short story "The Storm," because of her meticulous use of symbolism. Each time I read the story, I became aware of another subtle metaphor; and still, I wonder how many I overlooked?
The narrative surrounds the brief affair of Calixta and Alcee, who are both married. When the story begins, Calixta's husband, Bobinot and their young son, Bibi decide to wait out an imminent storm at a local general store. Calixta is home alone, tending to the household chores. She is unaware of the approaching storm, just as she is unaware of the approaching "storm" in her heart.
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