The Writer’s Lens - E12: How Story Affects Us - Part 2

Finally finishing up part 2 of storytelling and its purpose. This episode looks at the last 2 parts of storytelling as it is defined by our good friend, Webster, wherein story is often used to develop cultural values as well as morals.

Often a society's culture and its morals can intertwine. Where the culture is affected by its morals. Or its morals tend to be shaped by the culture that's created. 

And how does storytelling come into play here? Do stories play a role in establishing either of these? I would say the overwhelming answer to that question is yes. 

As such, I take - an albeit brief - look into story as it pertains to our culture and morals.