Why do we care about a story's historical and cultural context?

A.
Knowledge about a story's historical and cultural context helps to ensure that we don't miss the author's point.

B.
Knowledge about a story's historical and cultural context helps to provide a richer reading experience.

C.
Knowledge about a story's historical and cultural context helps to ensure that any arguments we make about the text are well supported.

D.
Any and all of the above.