In writing, symbolism is used to represent a bigger meaning throughout a story. Symbolism is found even in the simple objects such as the storm. In Kate Chopin’s stories, symbolism plays a massive role in expressing her message. There are several hidden symbols such as the weather, the colors, and the Chinaberry tree.
The weather in “The Storm” is one of the more obvious symbols in the story. The storm itself represents the beginning, the middle, and the end of the whole affair. In the beginning, there is a noticeable change in the sky, Chopin states that the sky grew dark. This change symbolizes that a situation was going to happen that shouldn’t. Which is when Chopin introduces the readers to Alcee, Calixta’s past lover. Just as the storm came so unexpectedly so was the surprise visit of Alcee. Even Calixta says, “My! What a rain! It’s good two years since it rains like that,” also expressing how it has been a while since they have seen each other. Once Calixta invites Alcee, Chopin writes, “The rain beats upon the low, shingled roof with a force and clatter that threatened to break an entrance,” representing that this ‘force’ that is ‘threatening to break an entrance’ is the affair threatening their marriages. As the storm becomes more aggressive, their connection …show more content…
A Chinaberry tree has always been related to hope and stress, but in Chopin’s story it represents a bit more. Chopin writes, “A bolt struck a tall Chinaberry tree at the edge of the field..it filled all visible space with a blinding glare and crash seemed to invade the vary boards they stood upon,” expressing how blinded Calixta and Alcee were throughout the affair. The lightning striking the tree symbolizes their adulterous act getting out of hand. They both completely ignore what was now happening outside, because they were focused on their connection. As a result, their passionate affair becomes more as the lightning strikes the
The weather in “The Storm” is one of the more obvious symbols in the story. The storm itself represents the beginning, the middle, and the end of the whole affair. In the beginning, there is a noticeable change in the sky, Chopin states that the sky grew dark. This change symbolizes that a situation was going to happen that shouldn’t. Which is when Chopin introduces the readers to Alcee, Calixta’s past lover. Just as the storm came so unexpectedly so was the surprise visit of Alcee. Even Calixta says, “My! What a rain! It’s good two years since it rains like that,” also expressing how it has been a while since they have seen each other. Once Calixta invites Alcee, Chopin writes, “The rain beats upon the low, shingled roof with a force and clatter that threatened to break an entrance,” representing that this ‘force’ that is ‘threatening to break an entrance’ is the affair threatening their marriages. As the storm becomes more aggressive, their connection …show more content…
A Chinaberry tree has always been related to hope and stress, but in Chopin’s story it represents a bit more. Chopin writes, “A bolt struck a tall Chinaberry tree at the edge of the field..it filled all visible space with a blinding glare and crash seemed to invade the vary boards they stood upon,” expressing how blinded Calixta and Alcee were throughout the affair. The lightning striking the tree symbolizes their adulterous act getting out of hand. They both completely ignore what was now happening outside, because they were focused on their connection. As a result, their passionate affair becomes more as the lightning strikes the