The Lamp at Noon // Atmosphere Created by Wind

The Lamp at Noon's personification of the wind is extremely effective at creating an atmosphere. The wind in the story accentuates the sense of conflict between husband and wife, Paul and Ellen. "There were two winds: the wind in flight, and the wind that pursued." such a description of the wind alludes to the dynamic of the couples relationship. This builds an atmosphere of tension, and pursuit.  While the severity of the wind proliferates, the sense of tension in the story increases. Furthermore, describing the wind as 'moaning wind' gives the impression that pain or some form of difficulty is surely present. Finally, as the story's atmosphere lightened and was reaching a resolve, the wind's gravity was reduced.