The Kiss summary Kate Chopin BBS 2nd year English

 Characters

Brantain -  an unattractive, shy rich man, is in love with Nathalie.
Nathalie (Nattie) - main character, very handsome, lives with her brother.

Mr. Harvy- is in love with Nathalie, a close friend of Nathalie's brother, doesn't have the money and social position that Brantain has.

Theme: money over love.

It is a short story about a beautiful woman called  Nathalie who has affair with Harvy but wants to marry the shy, unattractive rich Brantain for his wealth. Thus, she makes plans to marry him.

Nathalie and Brantain are in Nathalie's room. There is dim light in the room. Brantain is sitting under the shadow. They are talking slowly. Nathalie knows that he loves her. She is waiting for his purpose. That time without ringing the doorbell Harvy enters into the room. He doesn't notice Brantain's presence there. He kisses Nathalie. Brantain feels uneasy, therefore, goes out of the room. She becomes angry with Harvy. He apologizes and tells her that he came there with her brother. Her brother went upstairs and he came into her room to find her. He didn't notice Brantain. Nathalie doesn't forgive her.

Next time she meets Brantain at a party. She lies that there is nothing between her and Harvy. Harvy is like her cousin. She tries to ensure Brantain does not misunderstand them. Brantain believes her. And the day comes when they are getting married. Harvy is also invited to their wedding. Brantain sends him to kiss Nathalie. She feels happy as if she wins the game. Her eyes are bright with a smile looking at Harvy. Her lips are eager to get a kiss. She feels disappointed when Harvy rejects to kiss her. He tells that he has stopped kissing women because that is dangerous.

 Natalie can learn that people cannot have everything in this world. Nathalie can have the wealth of her husband but she cannot have another love from the man she loves, Harvy.