Historians usually classify the contents of the text of a book under two broad heads viz Narrative and Didactic. In this context which of the following statements is/are correct?

Sections that contain stories, designated as the narrative and sections that contain prescriptions about social norms, designated as didactic.

Historians typically categorize the content of the present text into two main categories: the narrative, which comprises stories, and the didactic, which contains prescriptions about social norms. Although this division is not rigid, as didactic sections may include stories and the narrative might convey social messages, it is generally accepted among historians that the primary intent of the Mahabharata was to serve as a captivating and emotional drama. The didactic portions, believed to have been added at a later stage, supplement the epic with moral and ethical teachings, enriching its overall significance.