The Storm; The Lady in the Pink Mustang

This story is set in Louisiana, with mostly catholic neighborhoods which mean there is judgment of people who stray from god’s commandments. It all begins with describing how worrisome calixta is being around Alcee. She wants him to look at her in a seducing way. The Storm is a story of sexuality. During the era that this story was set, many didn’t publicly discuss sex or immodesty. The relationship between Calixta and Alcee is very passionate, separate from their marriages. The storm frightens Calixta but this gives Alcee a chance to build their relationship.  Being very close during the story, it reminds them of the love they once had in their spouses. However, the story is very aggressive which gives a dark tone or theme of uneasiness near till the end.  White images show up from the unbuttoning of Calixta’s blouse and her white monumental bed.  The story had a dramatic finish which resulted in the reader thinking they were going to be together from here on out.

For my second story I chose the lady in the pink mustang as well. The poem has many controversy words and ideas that may be seen by some as too taboo. I got the impression that this lady may have been in the pornography industry as a stripper, model, or a show girl. She writes “Painting her nipples for show” indicates to me that she wants to show off her body. The pink mustang is a staple in the story in the idea that a flashy pink car could suggest a vagina. She works more at night to conceal the real her. "It is what she must face every time she is touched, the body disposable as cups." The disposable meant to me as short time use or piece garbage.  This is the life she has chosen and the life that has chosen her.