Question

When reading fiction drama and poetry why is it important to connect to the historical context

Answer 1

Context is crucial in order to comprehend a story.

Historical content is a major factor in literature and writing, otherwise,  stories, memories and characters will have less importance. Context refers to the social, religious, monetary, and political conditions that existed in a specific time and place.  No work of writing can be completely valued or understood without history.

Context may refer also to the life of the author at the moment of writing the story, in order to understand a little bit more which message he or she is trying to convey.

Answer 2

The social, political, economic, and literary environment will affect the way an author portrays character and action.