The storm in no way excuses the characters from the responsibility of their actions. The storm set the story up in such a way that you knew something was going to happen. The comment, "She had not seen him very often since her marriage, and never alone," seems to have a hint of jealousy. (256)
The storm outside and the "storm" of emotions in the house was a great set up for the story. Once they were inside they were sheltered from the one storm yet another was raging to be released. "Do you remember --In Assumption," seemed to be the thought that would throw them into a world of their own. (257)
Alcee and Calixta were not expecting anything to happen though neither regretted. They both knew what they did was wrong yet at the same time they felt it was something they needed to do. They may not exactly be unhappy in their marriages but it would be interesting to know why they were not together rather than being married to different people.
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