"called the child's attention to certain sombre clouds that were rolling with sinister intention from the west, accompanied by a sullen, threatening roar." "' My! What a rain! It's good two years sence it rain' like that '" (Chopin). 2. This setting gives the premise for the overall point of the story. This massive storm sets up the confrontation between Calixta and Alcee. It allows for Bobinot to be away from home so Alcee can meet Calixta at her house in order to have sex. This is important because it symbolizes their desire for this act of adultery. With the storm raging Calixta lets Alcee into her home knowing that Bobinot is going to be late getting home. She is aware that Alcee, and herself, still have feelings for each other, and she knows what letting him in could lead to. But with the storm raging she felt it was the proper thing to do, and gave her an excuse to let him into her home. They end up having sex for the first time during the storm. Chopin describes this interaction as sensual and emotional. After the storm ends Alcee goes back to his life, and Bobinot comes home, and Calixta goes back to her life. Everything returns to normal, yet the bond that Alcee and Calixta had shared is still there. The storm allowed Calixta and Alcee to act upon their fantasies that under other circumstances would have been impossible. This proves that the storm is a crucial setting for the story to take place, and the point to be expressed.