“The Storm” by Kate Chopin is a short story that touches on the controversial topic of adultery. The two characters Calixta and Alcee were both happily married. They spontaneously reunited in the middle of a strong storm, when old feelings resurfaced. Their lust-driven actions were feelings they had long forgotten. Soon the storm calmed down and the two separated; returning the smile they greeted each other. Their actions were not intended to be deceptive, but rather uncontrollable. In the end it is ironic that infidelity strengthened the relationship of a marriage and made the other character realize the importance of marriage through his wrong actions. Calixta is Bobinot's wife, also the mother of their four-year-old son Bibi. The day the storm broke out she was busy sewing, unaware of the rising clouds. Calixta unknowingly did not worry about the boys' safety during the storm, as Bobinot and Bibi were in the city. She was still a caring wife and mother. As soon as she realized the situation she ran out to get her husband's trousers and similar items hanging on a linen thread to protect them from the rain. Out there was where he saw Alcée Laballiere. With good intentions he let Alcee wait out the storm on the porch. Although the severity of the rain forced Alcee to proceed inside, Calixta couldn't help but fear for the health of her husband and son. As the heavy sheets of rain pounded on the tiles, she became more scared and worried for little Bibi and hoped that they were safe. Looking out at the storm, Calixta began to cry and staggered backwards into the arms around her. «“Good!” she shouted, freeing herself from his arm around her and retreating from the window” (533). She… middle of paper… a lot and so loud that anyone could have heard them all the way to Laballiere” (534). On the other hand, Alcee Laballiere can also be considered a dynamic character. After his acts of infidelity, he wrote a very loving letter to his wife. Alcee changed her mind and selflessly asked her to stay away a little longer if it made her happy. He continued and wrote, “although he missed them, he was willing to endure the separation a little longer, realizing that their health and pleasure were the first thing to consider” (534). Alcee realized that his care and love for his wife were greater than his selfish needs that would distract her from something that made her happy. Works Cited Reesman, Jeanne. "The Storm." The Norton Anthology of American Literature. By Nina Baym and Arnold Krupat. 7th ed. vol. C. New York: W. W. Norton &, 2007. 531-34. Press.