Foreshadowing in The Tempest Using foreshadowing effectively in a piece of literature increases the reader's curiosity. A clear example of such usage is seen in the writings of Kate Chopin. His use of foreshadowing in the short story "The Tempest" adds an element of intrigue, keeping the reader interested throughout. In this story a father and son, Bobinôt and Bibi, are forced to stay in the shop where they were shopping, waiting for an approaching storm to pass. Meanwhile, his wife and mother Calixta, who remained at home, receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Alcée. The two lovers eventually consummate their relationship. Alcée then leaves once the storm has calmed, at which time father and son return home. No repercussions of the extramarital affair take place within the story. Perhaps the clearest examples of foreshadowing in "The Tempest" occur when Chopin introduces the storm, writes that Calixta and Alcée had never been alone together since her marriage, calls attention to Calixta by unbuttoning her dress due to the heat, mentions the distance that separates Calixta from her husband and son and describes Calixta's physical appearance. These areas of foreshadowing keep the reader interested in the story and prepare them for the turn of events. The first such signal given to the reader is found in the opening paragraph of the story. The atmosphere and the incoming storm are described and compared. The tranquility of the initial atmosphere is evident because "[t]he leaves were so still that even Bibi thought it would rain" (665). This calm before the storm... middle of paper... seed anato. Her white neck and the sight of her full, firm breasts disturbed him powerfully" (667). This passion leads to physical contact, bringing together past passionate feelings towards each other, ultimately leading to their relationship. As seen in "The Storm", Chopin makes good use of foreshadowing throughout the story. If Chopin had omitted his foreshadowing, the story would have lost much of its credibility. It would also create an irrational plot in which the extramarital affair takes place without any explanation or rationale. This would most likely cause the reader to consider the story unrealistic. Therefore, it is crucial to note the vital role that Chopin plays in the literature" using foreshadowing to do so.