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1			What do the physical descriptions of Calixta in "The Storm" reveal about her willingness to be with Alcée? Did you find the descriptions "sentimental" or overly detailed? What did you think of the narrator's decription of their encounter?
2			How does Alcée feel about Bobinôt? How do you know?
3			Is Clarisse true to Alcée? What evidence is there in the story to suggest either her faithfulness or her infidelity? How are Clarisse and Calixta similar?