“At the Cadian Ball” and “The Storm,” an overall theme of love

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Kate Chopin is considered to be a realist and regionalist as a writer. Considering her two separate, but connected works, “At the Cadian Ball” and “The Storm,” an overall theme of love that that can never be is somehow requited. Write a response that discusses the implications of the interlude between Alcée and Calixta. This is a critical thinking response and you must use textual evidence to support your answers.

Your “D” paper should be a minimum of three (3) pages in length (not including the “Works Cited” page or the header information).
Your “D” paper is a formal essay and should include an introduction with thesis, a body, and a conclusion. Your paper must have an original title (NOT “D” paper).
Your essay should be properly formatted in Modern Language Association (MLA8) style.
NO OUTSIDE SOURCES ARE REQUIRED.
The direct text of BOTH pieces must be used at a minimum of three (3) times EACH in the text of your response to support your claims and the source from which you read should be cited on the works cited page as well. This means your text should include six (6) direct quotes total. Each story should be listed independently on your Works Cited page.
Discuss the assigned topic. The essay is designed for the student to explore and demonstrate synthesis of the material. Summarizing the work beyond what is necessary to maintain the student’s argument should be avoided.
Student perspective should be conveyed in a third person point of view with an emphasis on a credible tone and formal language.

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