Understanding the Concept of Storytelling

Is the presence of the backbone in the human body noticeable unless there is a real problem?

Is the backbone compared to the story in the text?

Is the story usually taken for granted in the text?

Is the comparison between the backbone and the story used to emphasize the importance of the story?

Does the text state that no one talks about the story unless all the other elements of the novel are functioning well and understandable?