After reading most of the blog posts about The Storm, I’m
glad that there really were such different opinions on it; it really helps open
up new ways of thinking about and interpreting this story. Beth, I couldn't find much of what you think the story tried to convey in your first entry so I'm writing this concerning your response to Briana as well. In response to your reply post, I could agree that maybe the story seemed brief but I disagree with what happens between Calixta and Alcee being mostly meaningless. I can’t see Kate Chopin writing so carefully and
using the metaphors she does with the intent of ending up saying, “Oh well,
what happens just happens.” Also, you mentioned that you think maybe Chopin wrote
this to vicariously experience the event through Calixta and I think you could
be on to something however, I don’t think it would stop just there. For me, the
meaning of this story shifts around the more I think about it. Do you think that in a
way Calixta could be seen as a victim of circumstance? All the
descriptors and usage of “white” surrounding Calixta point to purity, I think
now that perhaps Kate Chopin’s meaning lies with Calixta being a victim of her circumstances and Chopin points out that after this act of infidelity Calixta still remains
pure and good. As you can see, I'm still wrestling with The Storm. Anyways, hope this response was some sort of help.
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