Essay About Alcees Marriage And Plot Of The Story

Literary Analysis: The Storm
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The plot of the story “The Storm” by Kate Chopin is a conventional everyday
plot. The story would not be so interesting if it werent for the last line of the
story; “So the storm passed and everyone was happy.” What did she mean by
the closing line? My interpretation of the story is that she meant the rocky part
of both Calixta and Alcees marriage
had passed along with the storm. Both
Alcee and Calixta cheated on their spouse, however, they both knew that
when the stor was over they would return to faithfulness with their mates.
Alcee obviously felt regretful, as indicated when the author writes; “It was a
loving letter full of tender solicitude.” He then went on to say “although he
missed them, he was willing to bear the separation a while longer-realizing that
their health and pleasure were the first things to be considered.” These quotes
were taken from the letter Alcee had written to his wife. The storm had
passed and it looked as if everyone in Alcees situation was going to be
happy. As for Calixta, she was extremely happy to see her son and husband
return home safely, as indicated in the story; “She had clasped Bibi and was
kissing him effusively.” Calixta then went on to Bobinot and “Felt him to see if
he was dry, and seemed to express nothing but satisfaction at their safe
return.” Calixta had also withstood the storm of her marriage and everyone
seemed to be happy too. Alcee and Calixta both seemed to realize they were
blessed with loving spouses. In their moment of passion they did not realize
how lucky they both were. I feel