"The Storm"

No. There is absolutely no excuse in the world to commit adultery. Once a person vows to their husband/wife for a life-long marriage (through death do us part), they should not be having any outside communication with other men/women besides being friends. Just because a storm passes does not give Calixta a reason to have a sexual relationship with a man that was in her life years ago. She had already given her heart to another man and was supposed to stay true to her word. Although Alcee did coax her into committing adultery and Calixta tried to stop him a couple of times, she still gave in eventually and that was wrongful on her part. Like I said at the beginning and I stand for what I said, there is not an excuse that can justify committing adultery.