Writers such as Kate Chopin and William Faulkner were criticized for their works because they showed the true picture of society and how societal norms controlled women's lives. Their work approaches the idea of ​​feminism. The short stories “The Tempest” and “A Rose for Emily” written by Chopin and Faulkner are an example of 18th century southern society. This news revealed that women of this era were attempting to control society through unacceptable means. The two protagonists of these stories; Calixta and Emily attempted to control the societal norms that initially controlled them. Feminism and gender representation were finely blended by Chopin and Faulkner in writing about the real-life struggles of women. In “A Rose for Emily,” Faulkner described that society tries to play a vital role in controlling the lives of others. When Emily started walking with Barron, the townspeople called her 'Poor Emily' and said her parents should come see her” (717). These statements show the reaction of society which fears for its mental health. They can't believe that a girl from a traditional Southern family would like to mingle with a Northern worker. At that time, women were defined by a society ruled by men. For example, at the beginning of the story, Calixta, wife and mother, is described by her son in an orthodox manner stating that she would be afraid of the storm later agreed upon by Bobinot. Additionally, due to societal norms, Alcee and Calixta were unable to unite. According to “Au Bal Cadien,” a prequel to “La Tempête”: “The Laballières were rich, there were resources in the East, and even more in the city” (Chopin 223). Chopin describes Calixta: "Her white dress was not as beautiful nor as well made as Fronie's and neither were the underpants... middle of paper ...... women's lives and women had not no right to express themselves. themselves. These stories show how a woman might try to escape society's control. Some were lucky to die while others lost their minds. Works Cited Berkove, Lawrence I. “Acting Like Fools: The Unhappy Romances of “At the Cajun Ball” and “The Tempest.” » Critical essays on Kate Chopin. Ed. Alice Hall Petry. New York: G. K. Hall & Co., 1996. 184-196. Rep. in News Criticism. Ed. Joseph Palmisano. Flight. 68. Detroit: Gale, 2004. Literary Resource Center. Internet. March 19, 2014. Chopin, Kate and Per Serversted. “At the Cadien Ball.” The Complete Works of Kate Chopin.2006. 219-227. Books.google.com. Internet. April 2, 2014Larsson, Donald F. “Kate Chopin.” Critical survey of short fiction: American writers. Ed. E. May Charles, 4th ed. Salem Press, 2012. Salem Literary Web. March 19. 2014.