1. The Storm
... , was like a white flame which penetrated and found repose in depths of his own sensuous nature that had never been reached"(492). The final line of "The Storm" is a metaphor for the relationships between Calixta, Bobinate, Clarissa and Alcee, and is positioned to create an uncertain ending of the encounter between Calixta and Alcee: "So the storm passed and everyone was happy"(493). One may see ... will eventually return, possibly with the intent to express the fervor and powerful energy that may eventually destroy families or lives. As the nature of recurring storms, Calixta's new foun...
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- Grade Level: Graduate