As the old nursery rhyme goes, so one gets the feeling that in "The Storm" by Chopin that conflict may well return at a later date, but is not directly spoken. At the least, the storm represents many things that could be associated with conflict or danger and/or an affair of the heart. Kassie speaks well towards this:
Kassie's blog
Through the wind and the rain there was this worry in her eyes and she was frightened for her husband and son who were not home and safe in the house. I think with that old memories and sparks flew and with the touch of his embrace when he put his arms around her brought up the love they have always had for one another.
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She goes on to quote a line that I will have to admit I do not remember, but wish that I had since it speaks volumes about the after effect of the rain. The idea of a conflict washing away old dirt creating something new.
The rain was over; and the sun was turning the glistening green world into a palace of gems.
I am not positive, but from other readings about post civil war culture, there is indication that affairs were not looked at any kinder then as they are now. However, don't you think it interesting that Chopin would use such terminology as "palace of gems" to describe just what the storm/affarir would leave behind? Or perhaps ..... are the gems babies?
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