"The Storm"

I do not think the storm in this story excuses the characters from their responsibility for their actions. Why would it? Since they were both married with families I do not think this should of happened at all. Especially while Calixta's husband and son were gone to the store and possibly out in this storm.

I do although understand the contributing factors that helped the affair follow through. Once Calixta became frightened about Bibi and about the house, Alcee was there to comfort her and let her know everthing was going to be okay. "Alcee clasped her shoulders and looked into her face. The contact of her warm, palpitating body when he had unthinkingly drawn her into his arms, had aroused all the old-time infatuation and desire for her flesh"(Chopin 257). This statement clearly shows that he had always had a thing for her.

The passionate affair was short and came about so fast. The only good thing was maybe that now it was done and over with there would be no more desire.