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Although the storm itself is symbolism from the story, there are other forms of symbolism that should be added as part of this section. There is also the small town of Assumption. Assumption is where Calixta and Alcee first met and where they shared their first kiss. However, Assumption also has religious relations with the meaning of virginity. Alcee and Calixta never had sexual relations in Assumption. Rather than having sex in a place associated with virginity, they decided to do this act in the comfort of Calixta's home

The small town of Assumption is where Alcee and Calixta shared their first kiss. They had strong feelings back then, however, never pursed anything after until the day of the storm. To Alcee and Calixta, the place has symbolism to them because that's where they first met. Assumption itself also has biblical meaning to it as well. In the biblical sense, The Assumption is the day the Virgin Mary died and ascended into heaven. In "The Storm", Assumption symbolizes virginity and purity for Alcee and Calixta. During Assumption, they were committing innocent acts with one another and never had sex. However, it is mentioned in the story later to insinuate the act that they are about to commit. Having an affair in not pure, this is to show the contrast of the characters from when they first met to their present.