Egyptian dynasties rose and fell, but daily life for Egyptians did not change very much; however, as the population grew, society became more complex. A complex society required people to take on different jobs. These jobs created a social structure that ensured everyone knew his/her place in Egyptian society.
You are an artist in ancient Egypt. A noble has hired you to decorate the walls of his family tomb. You are standing inside the new tomb, studying the bare walls that you will decorate. No light reaches this chamber, but your servant holds a lantern high. You've met the noble only briefly but think that he is someone who loves his family, the gods, and Egypt.