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SD 1 The Storm Since the beginning of time, men and women have felt passion
for each other. As time has past, many authors have written about the
overwhelming feelings that can occur between humans and the power of lust. It is
the search for pleasure, for feeling alive, and for feeling like a passionate
human being.
Kate Chopin describes these emotions in The Storm a story that can be
compared with similar themes of today. First, after many years of marriage,
couples might lose the feelings of passion they have in the beginning of the
relationship. Couples still love each other, but their lust is transformed into
a compassionate partnership. In The Storm, Calixta's sexuality is repressed by
the constrains of her marriage and society's view of women. The absence of lust
makes a person become unaware of her sexuality and instinctive drive.
The animalistic drives become dormant, and some might become satisfied
living without these feelings. The satisfaction once known may seem to become
forgotten and unimportant. An awakening of these feelings can make a person
experience a storm within. The storm creates a sense of excitement, and
controlling her feelings can be hard. The amount of time that these feelings
have been repressed can effect the intensity of the storm. Second, today's
impersonal societies have made it easier and more acceptable to be unfaithful
while in a relationship. For example, today's media is centered on love
triangles.
SD2 It is not uncommon for a story today to have a plot, which is
focused on unfaithful relationships, in contrast to the fifties when tv and
radio portrayed perfect couples and families. During the author's time in the
late nineteen-centur, divorce was practically unheard of. Couples who divorced
were seen as outcasts of society whose laws were built on Biblical foundations.
According to The Bible, divorce should only follow adultery. Today a first
marriage is rarely accepted to last.
One cause might be the lack of religious commitment; another might be the
equal rights laws, which allow women to have social standing. Third, a major
factor for infidelity to occur depends on the situation at hand. During colonial
times, couples spendt more time together. Very rarely did the husband venture
out alone unless he was getting supplies, trading, or out on a hunt.
During these events it was the woman's job to take care of the house and the
children, and, therefore she stayed at home. In today's society travel is more
common. Men and women both partake in long business trips, making their
separation more routine. For example, a man going on a business trip might have
a mistress in his city of destination, while back at home his wife is taking
this time to meet her lover. Another example can be the separation of men and
women in social gatherings.
A girl might tell her boyfriend that she is going out with her friends while
she is actually going out to meet other guys. These examples give meaning to the
proverb,When the cat is away, the mice shall play. SD3 With the creation of man
came the creation of lust and infidelity that has been with man from the
beginning of time and will follow to the end of time. Humans are hedonistic
creatures, meaning they seek pleasure. Many people attempt to find pleasure
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