Wine is a part of society because it provides a basis not only for a morality but also for an environment; it is an ornament in the slightest ceremonials of French daily life, from the snack to the feast, from the conversation at the local cafT to the speech at a formal dinner.
Stories are not like the real world; they aren't held back by what we know is false or true. What's important is how a story makes you feel inside.