A huge storm is a significant event in both stories that marks the beginning of the tragic end. The events preceding the storm are relatively cheerful compared to the events that follow shortly after. The storm in both stories leads to the father's flight, both driven away by the daughter's actions. During the storm at Thousand Acres, Ginny loses her helpful and submissive personality to stand up to her father: "You don't even deserve the care we give you." As far as I'm concerned, from now on you will be alone” (Smiley 183). This change in her attitude is in stark contrast to the previous Ginny, who took care of three families without complaint. The storm in King Lear is the last time the reader experiences Lear with a part of his mind still intact. The scenes after the storm depict Lear enjoying himself with a crown made of weeds on his head. The transformation of his language and attitude from the beginning of the work: “Listen to me, recreater; on your faithfulness, listen to me... the moment is your death. Away” (Shakespeare