When we first read stories, it is usually easy to see their plot, themes, or message. However, knowing more about the story, such as who wrote it, when it was written, or why it was written, allows us to see the story in a different way. Placing writing in an economic, social, cultural, historical, literary or biographical context leads to a better understanding of writing. Through research on Kate Chopin, the early 20th century Louisiana author of “The Storm,” one can find relevant literary criticism to understand the meaning of her work. Subjects of literary criticism such as setting, feminism, resistance to patriarchal authority and sexual fulfillment in relation to Chopin and his writing change and enrich the reading of “The Tempest”. Like Skredsvig, literary critic Martha Cutter agrees that the idea of ​​feminism can be found in Chopin's writings. In "The Search for a Feminine Voice in the Works of Kate Chopin", Cutter argues that Chopin considered women to be "the invisible and unheard sex" (Cutter), which can be illustrated by the characterization of Edna in The Awakening. Cutter argues that Chopin's writing was shocking because of its sexual identity and articulation of female desire. The New Orleans setting places Kate Chopin's writing in context as it explains the location of her stories as well as why she was able to write with such bold themes. . Chopin was born and raised in St. Louis, but moved to New Orleans in 1970 after marrying Oscar Chopin (Kester-Shelton). According to Pamela Kester-Shelton in the article "Kate Chopin", "Kate Chopin's fiction details the social and sexual intricacies of the Cajun and Creole culture in which she lived during her childhood and marriage" (Kester-Shelton). .... .. middle of paper ...... the desire to do it. However, after understanding Chopin's call to give women selective power, we can see Calixta as a woman commanding and not under the control of men, especially her husband. Furthermore, understanding feminism and patriarchal authority, readers can see “The Tempest” as a means of female expression and show Calixta and Clarisse as women resisting repression. Additionally, understanding the context and culture in which Chopin was writing allows readers to understand how Chopin had the tenacity and courage to write about such bold topics in “The Tempest.” Knowing the context behind Kate Chopin allows readers to better understand her writing and content. meaning. Literary critics have studied how her environment and her views on feminism, patriarchal authority and sexual satisfaction influenced her writing, which change and enrich the reading of "The Storm »..”