Symbolism In Kate Chopin's Change In The Storm

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All storm have different endings; Chopin 's ended with happiness. The symbolism of every aspect within the storm led to this ending, for it is the substance for the happenings. If the weather had been anything less, the long lost lovers would not have been forced together, and thus, given the occasion to pick up where they left off. However, what if the storm didn’t end with “The rain was over; and the sun was turning the glistening green world into a place of gems”? (83, para:25) What if instead it gave way to disaster; trees fallen or even house damage? A simple change in the aftermath would, ultimately, change the emotional symbolism linked to each character and their interpersonal relationships.

Predominantly, the precise manifestation of the storm very vividly exemplifies the emotions of Calixta. It 's initial strike leads Calixta outside to take in the laundry, running into Alcee who is looking for cover.The rain and lightning demonstrate the internal state of Calixta when she meets Alcee. It is also what keeps Bobinot and Bibi from returning home.

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Kate Chopin states, " She had not seen him very often since her marriage, and never alone"(81, para:7). This possibly refers to the trouble they feel in their restrictive marriages where frustration, dullness, obligation, and yearning all explode with the fierceness of the thunder and lightning. Chopin also says, "And the first breath since her marriage seemed to restore to the pleasant liberty and her maiden days"(84, para:38). This shows Clarisse is also finding marriage restrictive, and welcomes the opportunity to enjoy some newly found freedom a little longer. The relationship between Calixta and Alcee seems different for this time period, there seems to be a sense of equality described through the imagery of nature; the storm, lilies, the sun, and

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