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Societal Context

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Societal context refers to the social, cultural, and historical factors that influence a literary work. It includes the values, beliefs, and norms of a particular society or time period.

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