Historical criticism looks closely at the background of stories and books. This helps us understand them better in a few ways:

• Context: It shows us how the time when a story was written affects its themes and characters.
• Connections: We can find links between real-life events or social rules and the story itself.
• Author's Perspective: Learning about an author's life can help us see their personal views or reasons for writing.

By looking at these parts, we can appreciate literature more. It’s not just art; it also tells us about the time and place it came from. This makes our understanding and interpretation of stories much richer.