"The Storm" seems to be on my mind alot since our last class.  We all have our own opinions on love and passion.  Much of this is mostly based on our own experiences.  But I think that at times we can also confuse passion with lust.  I think the "passion" felt between Calixta and Alcee was mostly lust.

Both of these characters aren't exactly "happy" in their relationships.  I feel they are more content than happy.  Putting them in a room together, surrounded by wind and rain and a raging storm, something was bound to happen. 

I think the reason why not too many of us were upset by the fact that there were no consequences is because we were aware that it is fiction but also because it didn't involve us personally.  We had nothing to gain or lose by this affair.  Plus, once the storm calmed and Alcee went on his way, we were kind of left with the feeling that it was about that one time.  It was over and done with and they were moving on.  At least that's how I felt. 

Plus I got the impression that the relationship between Calixta and Bobinot is a little stronger than the relationship between Alcee and Clarisse.  She has more to lose.  In the end, "the storm has passed and everyone is happy" leading us to believe that they were happy to have had the affair but I think they were more happy about the fact that neither spouse knew about it nor would they find out.