After reading, "The Storm," complete this sentence: The fault of the affair lies with ___________. Then defense your position in 5 or more sentences using at least one quote from the text.

It's difficult to pick one. Both Calixta and Alce both seem caught up in the moment. If I had to pick, I might say that Alce had planned this little meeting but it's hard to tell. He certainly had designs on her when he came in but somehow Calixta seemed to be playing on his assertiveness, she seemed to be playing the "trembling woman" rather than actually being one.