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This is a 5 page paper discussing the character of Calixta in Kate Chopin’s “The Storm”. Kate Chopin’s “The Storm” tells the story of a 19th century housewife, Calixta, who appears to be unhappy and restless within her marriage. Upon the arrival of an old flame, Alcee, during the approach of a storm, Calixta begins to feel nervous, warm and excited. Her obvious passions are reciprocated and she and Alcee have an affair that lasts the duration of the storm. The characterization of Calixta takes a surprising turn at this point however as neither Alcee nor Calixta experience guilt or remorse of their affair. Calixta, quite to the contrary is rejuvenated and elated by her new found sexuality and she carries her happiness back into her marriage; a shocking prospect in 19th century characterization of women.
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and restless within her marriage. Upon the arrival of an old flame, Alcee, during the approach of a storm, Calixta begins to feel nervous, warm and excited. Her obvious passions
are reciprocated and she and Alcee have an affair that lasts the duration of the storm. The characterization of Calixta takes a surprising turn at this point however as neither
Alcee nor Calixta experience guilt or remorse of their affair. Calixta, quite to the contrary is rejuvenated and elated by her new found sexuality and she carries her happiness back
into her marriage; a shocking prospect in 19th century characterization of women. The central female character, Calixta, in Kate Chopins "The Storm" outlines
a healthy character in modern society but was considered quite shocking when the story was first released. Not only does Calixta have a one-night stand in her marriage but she
manages to emerge from it "enlivened, invigorated, and actually a better woman than she had been before" (Bernardo). While the thought of an affair may not seem all that shocking,
what surprised readers is the fact that Calixta is able to resume her married life without punishment - or guilt considered an exceptional characterization. Calixta appears vague and restless
prior to the approaching storm but soon becomes unconsciously aware of her longing for passion when she feels oppressed under the heat and loosens her collar partially revealing her breasts.
When Alcee appears and asks to take shelter on her porch, the storm and Calixtas longing intensifies. The storm brings them inside as when she accidentally falls into his arms,
their mutual urges keep them there until they "indulge in their passion for one another" (Bernardo). The bolt of lightening and crash which brings the lovers together for their first
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