How are society's oral tradition and cultural values related

Cultural values are the result of a heritage that was created many years ago. In the past, people were not able to read or to write, and the only way they had to transmit these values and their general knowledge was through spoken language or oral tradition in which different stories were created in order for people to remember the lessons and values of their ancestors.

where is the writing? (so i can answer)

d. lennie pats too hard, and then panics.