Use of Subtle Details in The Tempest Effectively describing the relationships between characters is a vital component of a great piece of literature. Without a fundamental understanding of what characters feel and an idea of ​​where they come from, a literary work is a puzzle with missing pieces. There are several tools that allow authors to achieve this goal. Such information may be delivered directly, as in a flashback, or an author may choose to rely more on subtle tactics. In Kate Chopin's The Tempest the preferred forms of relationship development are subtle. Making good use of tone, small details such as dialect, and an overarching metaphor, Chopin skillfully incorporates a great deal of emotional depth. The first tool with which Chopin subtly constructs the characters' relationships is tone. Chopin uses tone as a tool to shape the reader's attitude. By addressing Calixta and Alcee's actions with a favorable tone, both characters seem to have done something natural and inevitable. Indeed, Calixta and Alcee both commit adultery, but the fact is presented to the reader in such a way that both characters escape any kind of negative judgment. If Chopin had simply written the course of events in The Tempest one might expect a likely response of disapproval from the reader. Evidence for this use of tone is not difficult to find in the text. A clear example is found in the development of the love scene. Chopin describes Calixta's flesh as "knowing its birthright for the first time." The word ?birthright? suggests that Calixta has a right to this matter. At the same time......half of the paper......nbsp; Eventually, the storm ends bringing peace and calm back to the countryside just as Alcee and Calixta part with a smile and Bobinot and Bibi return unaware. It is through this metaphor that the reader can better identify with the path the story takes. This descriptive tool can be neglected and the story can continue on its own. However, when the reader recognizes and considers the meaning of this metaphor, a much more complete and vivid description is present. In conclusion, Chopin's use of subtle hints and small suggestive details can be seen to add considerable significance to the work as a Total work. Without these small pieces it would not have been possible to paint such a vivid picture and a narrative with the potential to become a classic would have remained a puzzle with missing pieces..