Answer:
culture affect the hero's in both of the stories, we see an example in black ships before troy where in Achilles culture the person has to be brave and strong to be a hero. you also see it in heart of a samurai where in manjiro's culture you will have to provide for your family to be a hero.
The purpose of this piece of text is to inform the reader. I reckon that the source is from the Declaration Of Independence.
Pumbakhayon was just as skilled in the arts of war and magic as Aliguyon. ... In the three years of their non-stop fight, neither of them showed signs of weariness and defeat, causing Aliguyon and Pumbakhayon to develop respect and admiration for each other. With their realization came the end of their fight.
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