Analysis
In this section, we will highlight the elements of our analysis of “The Storm” by Kate Chopin.
The story follows a linear plot structure, while including narrative techniques like a third-person narrator, backstory, and foreshadowing.
The characters include Calixta and Alcée Laballière, as the protagonists, and Bibi, Bobinôt, and Clarisse Laballière as secondary characters. Note that the narrator also mentions Clarisse and Alcée’s babies.
The events take place somewhere in Southern Louisiana, in the late 19th century. This is where Calixta, her husband Bobinôt, and their son Bibi, as well as Alcée Laballière, live. Clarisse Laballière also lives there, but at the time of the story, she is away in Biloxi (a city in the state of Mississippi, US). The social setting explores such themes as marriage and sexuality.
The events are described by an omniscient third-person narrator, who describes the setting, the characters, and the events.
The story is told in a descriptive style, with plenty of imagery and symbolism. The language is simple, and the story is told using a mix of narration and dialogue.
You can read the full analysis in the following pages.