You are right in identifying that "the storm" of passion that
overcame Alcee and Calixta, both metaphorically and literally, has had a positive effect on all
concerned. To see how this effect has been beneficial for Calixta's husband and son, you need to
examine the end of the third section of this great short story. Bobinot and Bibi are shown to
re-enter their home with unease, expecting to be told off because of their appearance and the
dirt that has covered them. However, Calixta greets them with
affection:
She had
clasped Bibi and was kissing him effusively. Bobinot's explanations and apologies which he had
been composing all along the way, died on his lips as Calixta felt him to see if he were dry, and
seemed to express nothing but satisfaction at their safe
return.
Calixta's release of passion,
much like the release of a storm in summer, has cleared the air and allowed her to return to the
role of being a loving wife and mother. The sexual release that her rendezvous with Alcee gave
her has been beneficial for all concerned, including, ironically, her husband and
son.
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