> Can someone PLEASE help make my opening statement for my English Essay stronger?

Can someone PLEASE help make my opening statement for my English Essay stronger?

Posted at: 2014-06-09 
Its a comparative essay on the topic of marital relationships in two short stories. Heres my first two sentences: Relationships amongst characters often provide the reader with insight into the life of both characters, as well as helping develop the characters. Marital relationships especially help aid in the growth of the characters by adding a layer of complexity. I'd be incredibly grateful if somebody could help me strengthen this in any way. THANK YOU!
Something like: Ann and Bob in story A use their marriage to build a relationship that strengthens both and leads them to success. Carol and Dan in story B use their marriage to try to destroy each other and almost do. But what are the common elements in both marriages?