Chopin gives the impression of being supportive of Calixta's decision to actively engage in a relationship. Chopin addresses the theme of female sexuality present at the time by allowing Calixta to crave sexual enjoyment with Alceé. In the 1800s, like all women of her time, Calixta became unaware of her desires as a direct result of society. During that time women never acted on their own desires, but rather played a submissive role in a sexual encounter by omitting their need to succumb to their male counterparts. Chopin identifies Calixtas' fiery personality when he says, “she felt very hot and the sweat gathered in drops on her face” and “she untied her white sack around her throat” (122). In this scene Calixta shows her devotion to sewing. Chopin presents Calixta as a very fervent woman, eager to love and be loved when he says: "The generous abundance of her passion, without guile or deceit, was like a white flame that penetrated and found response in the depths of her sensual nature." that had never been achieved” (123). In this piece Chopin alludes to the nature of their passion and the vigorous interaction that resulted from it