Imagery in Chopin’s Storm and John Steinbecks The...

Use of Imagery in Chopin’s Storm and Steinbeck’s Chrysanthemums A pattern of repeated words or phrases can have a significant impact in conveying a particular impression about a character or situation, or the theme of a story. In the story The Storm, by Kate Chopin, and The Chrysanthemums, by John Steinbeck, imagery is an integral element in the development of the characters and situation, as well as the development of theme. In the story The Storm, Kate Chopin uses imagery throughout as a powerful instrument to convey the new sexual feelings that Calixta and Alcee are experiencing. In this story, words such as thrust beneath the crack, and her lips were as red and moist as pomegranate seed are very good uses of†¦show more content†¦The theme of this story seems to be that when Calixta and Alcee had sex and cheated on their marriages, it made their marriages happier, so the storm passed and everyone was happy(Chopin 150). Alcee wrote to his wife the night he cheated on her, it was a loving letter, full of tender solicitude(150). And after having an affair, the character Alcee seems to care more about his wife and baby, realizing that their health and pleasure were the first things to be considered(Chopin 150). He seems to care more about his wife and baby after he cheats on his wife because of the word realizing. It gives the meaning that he just figured out that their health and pleasure were th e first things to be considered. Calixta and Bobinot, as well as Bibi are shown to be very happy and full of laughter after she cheats on Bobinot, when the three seated themselves at table they laughed much and so loud that anyone might have heard them as far away as Laballieres(Chopin 149). In the story The Chrysanthemums, by John Steinbeck, imagery is important in the development of his characters. The man who drives the wagon and fixes things is a perfect example of imagery. His worn black suit was wrinkled and spotted with grease. The laughter had disappeared from his face and eyes the moment his laughing voice ceased. His eyes were dark, and they were full of theShow MoreRelated`` The Chrysanthemums `` By Kate Chopin1359 Words   |  6 Pageshave certainly changed. In Kate Chopin’s â€Å"The Storm† and John Steinbeck’s â€Å"The Chrysanthemums†, both written approximately during the 19th century, the characters of both stories depict unfaithfulness in their marriages. Through the use of the plot, imagery, and the 19th century time period, â€Å"The Chrysanthemums† and â€Å"The Storm† depict a revolutionary era in which women not accept their sexual desires but act on it. In â€Å"The Chrysanthemums†, Steinbeck’s use of imagery paints his female character, Elisa