Why did he become more and more depressed after reading 'Dream of the Red Chamber'? Why did he lose his motivation?

Answer 1

Dream of the Red Chamber was a novel about the aristocratic society of the Qing Dynasty. It depicted the lives and emotions of a group of characters and the complicated relationships between them. Some people may feel depressed and lost when reading this novel because of the negative emotions and unfortunate experiences of the characters.

There are also some philosophical and moral considerations in the novel, such as discussions about love, friendship, power, and freedom. For some readers, these thoughts may make them feel confused and uneasy, causing them to lose the motivation to move forward.

Some people may feel uncomfortable reading this novel because they may not have experienced a similar lifestyle or interpersonal relationship. These readers might be curious or shocked and lose their understanding of the plot in the novel.

In short, the impact of reading Dream of the Red Chamber varied from person to person. But negative emotions and loss of motivation are not uncommon. It may be because the characters and plots in the novel resonate or trigger thoughts. In this case, it is recommended that the reader try to re-read the novel and find some positive ways to deal with emotions and thoughts.