American author Kate Chopin has written two published novels and over a hundred short stories. ... Throughout her life, Kate Chopin has searched for female emancipation. ... "Kate Chopin: Defying Convention as a Wife, Mother, and Outsider in New Orleans." ... Chopin uses a storm to symbolize the inner emotion of Calixta-the protagonist. ... Chopin ends the story saying, "the storm passed and everyone was happy....

• Word Count: 1852
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School