1. The Storm
In Kate Chopin's story "The Storm" Calixta and Alcee find themselves unexpectedly alone in her home. While the storm raging outside keeps her husband and son in town there is another storm raging inside the house. ... While Calixta and Alcee are having their tryst, her husband Bobinot is waiting out the storm in an entirely different manner. While waiting for the storm to abate, Bobinot takes time out to purchase a can of shrimps for his wife; he knows of her fondness for them. The purchase was meant to assuage her, since he hadn't been home throughout the terrible storm. ...
- Word Count: 495
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School