... storm, the escalating passion and energy also swells between Calixta and Alcee; " they seemed to swoon together at the very borderland of life's mystery"(492) while Calixta and Alcee break free from the constraints of their marriage vows. Giving into the storm of passion that until now, neither Calixa nor Alcee has ever experienced, they give into the sexual energy and ... release the passion that is presently hindered in both of them. As a result, Calixta's " the generous abundance of her passion, without guile or trickery, was like a white flame which penetrated and found repose in de...

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