The Affects of Social Backgrounds on Society The heroic epic has been a favorite plot for writers since Babylonian times. The stories all consist of similar aspects. There is a hero who is the main character and the protagonist in the story. The plot focuses on the hero and his/her struggle to overcome a greater force which most likely will be a form of government, a government official or divine entities. The hero will …showed first 75 words of 1143 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1143 total…bring about more change because in order for him to change the system, all he had to do was to get rid of the king. In conclusion, the social backgrounds of the mentioned works contribute greatly to their themes and roles of their characters. They all reflect an understanding that we all possess of right and wrong and the struggle of social equality and justice whether it be reflected against an oppressive government or deity.