Abstract This paper compares and contrasts Calixta and Elisa as married women seeking fulfillment in two short stories: "The Storm" by Kate Chopin and "Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck. It looks at how each women is tempted by a romantic male and their differing reactions.
Tags: Kate Chopin, The Storm, John Steinbeck, Chrysanthemums
Abstract This paper discusses two literary works by Kate Chopin - "The Storm" and "The Story of an Hour". The paper explains how Chopin has vented her sexuality through the main characters in these two books, Calixta and Louise. The paper shows how she made her personal views on sexuality public, while at that time no woman could do so; how she steered forward if not directly then indirectly with the help of Calixta and Louise.
From the Paper "Kate Chopin's "The Storm" and "The Story of an Hour" constitute honored literature as her view points depict thinking far ahead of time. As she constructs in depth the story she reveals to the world different aspects that culminated in the society then, and how the sexes reacted to it. Abstaining from unrealistic approach, she limited herself to the developing field of human emotions and the trial they may stand or result as a consequence of one. "
Abstract "The Storm", by Kate Chopin, is a tempestuous short story about a "fling" between Calixta and Alcee. This paper looks at how the two characters had been involved in a flirtation years before, but were now both married to other people. It shows how the term 'storm' refers to the sexual tensions and restraints experienced in the Victorian era, while also making a statement about human's natural tendency towards sexual passion.
From the Paper "The title itself gives the reader the first impression that something turbulent is being suggested. In literature a storm is symbolic of conflicts and high energies usually associated with passions and turmoil. Robert Wilson suggests that the title is symbolically feminine, and as the storm is attributed to nature, can be seen as a direct symbol of female passions and sexuality. This image is a recurring theme throughout the short story."
Abstract This study examines the setting of sexuality and feminist identity of Victorian England in "The Storm" by Kate Chopin. The paper defines the plot of the book and shows how Chopin's main character of the story, Calixta, confronts the morality of feminist sexual liberation. The paper concludes that the setting of Kate Chopin's story, "The Storm", reflects many points of interest in defining the sexuality and moral identity of Victorian England in the 19th century.
From the Paper "In conclusion, the setting of Kate Chopin's story "The Storm" reflects many points of interest in defining the sexuality and moral identity of Victorian England in the 19th century. In this manner, the plot, character structure, and symbolism define a setting that was harsh and unyielding toward women. Calixta's refusal to abide by these norms offers a 'storm' of deviant structure that seeks to give a deeper understanding of feminist identity in a time of tyrannical patriarchal beliefs."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the book "The Storm" written by Kate Chopin by focusing on the relationship dynamics which result from the stress of the storm approaching the town, especially between husband and wife.
From the Paper "Kate Chopin's The Storm is a short story chronicling the approach of a storm in Louisiana. The main protagonist is Calixta, a young wife. There are also, in the story's cast of characters, a man whom she is begins an affair with named Alcee Laballiere, Calixta's young son Bibi, and Calixta's husband Bobinot. Alcee's wife makes a brief appearance in a letter at the tale's end. In the second part of the story it is clearly suggested that Calixta is a selfish woman. She feels no concern for her husband and her young son, although they are likely to be caught in the wake of an approaching storm. ?Calixta, at home, felt no uneasiness for their safety,? the narrator says. Rather, Calixta is more focused on her own physical discomfort, the sweat on her brown and the fact that she is overheated in the humid weather. Only when the sky begins to grow dark and it is almost too late does she begin to take precautions for the approaching inclement weather by closing the doors and windows of the house."
Tags:Calixta, Bibi, Bobinot, social, stress, marriage
Abstract A paper which considers symbolism, style, tone, setting and perspective in a short story, demonstrated by comparing works of Kate Chopin's the "Story of an Hour" and "The Storm". Using these stories the writer examines how emotions and events are depicted with the positive and negative impacts of marriage and how this may be interpreted by a reader.
From the Paper "Most of the work by Kate Chopin was mostly in the 1890's and can be seen as very advanced for its time. The books look to understand and explore more than the different levels at which society operates, but looks to the human condition and the way that relationships are formed and develop. The story written in 1898 can be seen as a controversial subject, the affair between two married people, Calixta and Alc?e. In first reading the book the initial judgements of guilt to the woman and understanding or less condemnation for the man is still seen as prevalent in many readers interpretation (Skaggs, 2001). However, the message in this story is much deeper, looking to explore how the heart and emotions are deeper than social facades would indicate."
Abstract This is a paper on the short story "The Storm" by Kate Chopin. The paper shows that the storm is symbolic for the turmoil Calixta is experiencing. Just as the storm came up abruptly and unexpectedly so came Alcee's visit and the hidden desire she still held for him.
Abstract The paper looks at Henry James's "Daisy Miller" and Kate Chopin's "The Storm." It examines the two protagonists, Daisy and Calixta, as women who believe personal fulfillment is more important then reputation and obedience to social mores.
From the Paper "Courting Disaster: Women and Reputation
For many, many decades, the notion that a woman's reputation for chastity and respectability was her greatest treasure was a theme in literature. Kate Chopin's heroine of "The Storm," Calixta, and Henry James' ..."
Abstract This paper examines how marriage is a phase in life that almost everyone will certainly consider and how the controversial author Kate Chopin, in "The Storm" and "The Story of an Hour", offers several arguments concerning marriage. It looks at how she attempts to persuade the reader to her way of thinking, but because her general focus is too narrow, she turns this reader away from her unorthodox opinions.
From the Paper "Seemingly, there are many differences between the marital relationships presented in the two stories. In ?The Storm,? for example, the central character, Calixta, cheats on her husband with another man. In ?The Story of an Hour,? Louise Mallard simply does not even desire a husband. Moreover, Calixta loves her husband but cannot control her passion for another man, while Mrs. Mallard, only half-heartedly loving her husband, feels no passion, for any man. With Calixta, She felt very warm and often stopped to mope her face on which perspiration gathered in her beads (Chopin 32). On the other hand, Chopin writes of Louise Mallard, ?and yet she loved him-sometimes. Often she had not. Finally, "The Storm" takes place in a lower-middle class environment, while the setting of "The Story of an Hour" is more sophisticated, more upper class."
Abstract This paper analyzes the significance of setting in Chopin's story, "The Storm", by citing examples and quotes from the story. The paper explains how the storm actually drives the plot of the story and serves a symbolic function. The paper also describes how Chopin accomplishes this by personifying the storm and by relating it to one of the characters in the story.
From the Paper "Kate Chopin's short story "The Storm" encompasses a brief but intense time period that begins with the gathering of "somber clouds that were rolling with sinister intention" to the passing of the storm, when the ?sun was turning the glistening green world into a palace of gems.? Therefore, setting serves several functions in Chopin's story: the storm actually drives the plot, as it mimics the protagonist's transformation and also corresponds to her tryst. For instance, just as the storm arrives and passes quickly, so too does Calixta's brief affair with her old flame Alc?e. Furthermore, the setting is not simply a backdrop or an incidental, arbitrary literary element in the story. Rather, the storm comes alive through the author's choice of diction and her style of writing: Chopin personifies the storm so that it almost becomes another character. For instance, the storm is ?sullen,? and the thunder ?growls.? As the main element of setting in the story, the storm also serves a symbolic function, as it represents Calixta's intense, passionate sexuality. As the main theme of the story, sexuality becomes intimately connected to the stormy atmosphere. Although other elements of the story's setting such as the Southern rural surroundings serve a purpose in conveying the theme of sexual tension, the storm leaves an especially indelible mark upon the reader; hence the title of the tale."
Abstract This paper analyzes the gender roles and sexuality of the Victorian Age as confronted in Sarah Orne Jewett's "The White Heron" and Kate Chopin's "At the Cadian Ball" and "The Storm". The author points out that the character development of the character Sylvia's sexuality in Jewett's tale can be compared with that of the character Calixta in Chopin's gender role allocations. The paper relates that both women characters challenge the societal norms of their time period, questioning the stereotypes for women within Victorian society.
From the Paper "This literary analysis seeks to understand how gender and sexuality create conflict within the story "The White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett and the two stories: "At the Cadian Ball" and "The Storm" by Kate Chopin. By analyzing the character development of Sylvia in Jewett's tale, one can compare and contrast her sexuality with those of Calixta in Chopin's gender role allocations. In this manner, Calixta seeks to venture out of traditional modes of female sexuality, as does Sylvia, but both women take different paths in their sexuality. In this analysis, both women challenge the societal norms of their time period, questioning the stereotypes for women within Victorian times."
Abstract This paper discusses the application of Freytag's Pyramid to 'The Storm' by Kate Chopin, reflecting the exposition rising action, conflict climax, falling action and the final epiphany in regards to sexuality in the Victorian era. The paper reports how Calixta and Alcee defy the patriarchal standards of the times through their infidelity. Although one might suppose they feel guilty for their actions, they rise above the limitations of their social status and liberate themselves from the hypocrisy of marriage in late 19th century England.
From the Paper "In this literary study the short story "The Storm" by Kate Chopin will be processed through Freytag's pyramid analysis. By revealing the exposition, the rising action, the conflict, and the final epiphany of sexual tension between Calixta and Alcee, one can see the structure of this story revealed. In essence, this study will use Freytag's pyramid to decipher Chopin's plot development and the characters that reside within this tale. The theme of sexuality and desire in Kate Chopin's short story "The Storm" is important when using Freytag's pyramid within the severely moral Victorian Era. Calixta, the main female heroine of the story, is married to Bobinot. "
Abstract This paper reviews and discusses the short story, "The Storm" by Kate Chopin. According to the paper, Chopin's unique ability to create stories that bring romance, forceful passion and real-world sensual action into the reader's consciousness rises above the work of many other celebrated writers.
From the Paper "Shortly after leaving the scene of his carnal episode, Alcee looked back at Calixta from his horse and smiles "with a beaming face" - and she "laughs aloud" with her pretty chin proudly lifted in the air. One assumes this was guiltless and hence, faultless; it was just a moment's dive into a natural human desire, while the natural world pounded away outside. And the irony here is that when the two males arrive, Bobinot "prepares for the worst..." (115); he tries hard to remove the mud from legs and feet of he and his son. Mom won't like the men folk bringing mud into her clean house. She is an "overscrupulous housewife" when it comes to housekeeping, but obviously not too scrupulous when it comes to her morality. "
