Questions for Discussion: “The Storm”
1. Does the fact that the author is a female make any difference to you? Do you think a female
(especially in the 19th century) should state her thought about marriage/sex so openly?
(group 5)
2. What are your feelings toward Calixta? Will you blame her as an unfaithful wife?
(group 4)
3. Do you think Calixta’s husband should be informed of the truth? (group 3)
4. In what ways does the setting contribute to the development of the story? (group 2)
5. What general attitudes toward sex, love, and marriage does Chopin imply? (group 1)
General Discussion
 What general attitudes toward sex, love, and marriage does Chopin imply?
(all groups)