ENG 102 Rose For Emily By Faulkner And Chopin Storm Analysis Questions

1a

topic type #1: the straight literary analysis

Even though there is a lot of foreshadowing in William Faulkner’s “Rose for Emily,” how does he manage to keep the reader in suspense, maybe even surprised at the ending?

CLUES:

consider whose point of view the story is being told from (it is an unusual point of view); is it a reliable narrator? why or why not?

1. thinking about that narrator again, how does it affect the plot (order of events) in the story, and is it done logically/reasonably?

1b

Resoond to these two discussion 

• Kate Chopin’s “The Storm” captures the ageless conflict that exists between society’s expectations and intense desires, with the storm and the location serving as key plot points. The storm that is about to hit and the story’s late 19th-century Louisiana setting both have a big impact on the themes that are presented. The societal norms of the time provide the backdrop against which the characters, Calixta and Alcée, grapple with their desires when faced with the storm’s arrival.

The storm, on a literal level, serves as a catalyst that brings Calixta and Alcée together, providing the context for their passion to unfold. As Chopin describes, “The rain was coming down in sheets obscuring the view of far-off cabins and enveloping the distant wood in a gray mist” (Chopin 3). The storm’s intensity creates a situation where the characters find themselves seeking shelter, allowing their desires to surface in a moment of uninhibited passion.

The storm is a metaphor for the character’s inner turmoil. Calixta and Alcée’s feelings and desires grow stronger as the storm builds. Chopin uses the storm to symbolize their suppressed emotions, implying that these feelings, like the storm’s wild power, cannot be held inside forever: “The playing of the lightning was incessant” (Chopin 4).

In addition to hinting at the approaching storm, the story’s opening with dark and clever allusions also indicates the emotional turmoil that will soon occur. The characters’ latent desires are paralleled by the storm’s brewing intensity, suggesting that these feelings are as inevitable and natural as the approaching weather: “The growl of the thunder was distant and passing away” (Chopin 5).

• At its core, “The Storm” conveys the theme that human desires, much like the storm, are natural and uncontrollable. Chopin suggests that such desires, when repressed by societal norms, can find release in unexpected and intense ways when given the opportunity.
• In conclusion, Chopin’s masterful use of setting, particularly the storm, serves as a powerful literary device to emphasize the characters’ internal conflicts and desires. The storm functions as both a literal backdrop and a symbolic representation of the characters’ suppressed passions, ultimately underscoring the story’s theme: that human desires, like the forces of nature, are unstoppable and innate.

There is also a big chance my response to this discussion post is wrong because I was a bit confused by the topics related to this post and if that’s the case I’ll be in shambles 😀

Works Cited

Chopin, Kate. “The Storm.” Canvas, Uploaded by John Corbally, ilearn.laccd.edu.