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Notes on Kate Chopin's The Storm (1898)



The Storm

Subculture -> (Missouri/Louisiana) Creole    white French cuisine
Setting of account with desire and passion.


I
Bobinôt
Bibi
Storm
Store

Opening scene
* somber clouds
* sullen
*storm burst
* sinister intention

III
Bobinôt
Bibi
Calixta
Are a happy family after the storm

V
Clarisse enjoys the letter and the freedom.


 
II
House
Calixta
Storm
Alcée Labaliere
Small talk (uncomfortable silence)
Infatuation
Big rain drop
Gust of wind
Water beating
Rain coming down in sheets
Crashing torrents
Roar of the elements
Growl of the distant thunder
Rain beats softly

IV
Alcée is married with children

3 levels: storm
               sexual act
               the plot