(二)the Storm.pptxVIP

The Storm What is the setting of the story? How does it help the story? How would you characterize Bobinot? How would you characterize Calixta?(in Bobinot’s eyes, in Alcee’s eyes, and in her own revelation) In part II, do you think Calixta is insincere in her expressions of concerns for Bobinot? Why, or why not? Do you take part IV to imply that Alcee and Calixta will continue their affair for another month? Support your answer. Why does Chopin bother, in Par V, to tell us about Clarisse? And exactly what do you make of the last line of the story? Isn’t Bobinot a good husband that caused Calixta’s affair with Alcee? Do you think it is fair to say that the story is cynical(愤世嫉俗的-believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others)? Explain. What does “the storm” symbolize? What are the themes of this story? Is there any irony in this story? What would be the ending if you rewrite this story? Symbolism (象征) Symbolism is one of the devices that enrich short fiction and compensate for its briefness in space. A symbol is a thing that suggests more than its literal meaning. In literature almost anything—particular objects, characters, setting , and actions—can be symbolic if the author wishes to make it so by either hinting or insisting that the material means more than it literally does. For example, ring is a symbol of eternity. Rose is a symbol of love. Characterization Bobinot: --- A patient, good father, a considerate husband. He is quite traditional. He seems to be bound by the marriage too. Calixta: ---Know sewing– a traditional wife in some aspect. --- Show great concerns to her husband and son. She loves them. --- She is pure and passionate (In Alcee’s eye). --- She is a scrupulous wife and mom.(in her husband’s eye) --- Calixta is a woman who is repressed and tied to her husband. When she lets go of her inhibitions, she finds herself refreshed and happy. Symbolism The storm itself is the largest piece