The main content of Dream of the Red Chamber
'Dream of the Red Chamber' was one of the representative works of Chinese classical novels. The author was from the Qing Dynasty. The novel tells the story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai and other characters, depicting the rise and fall of a wealthy family and the complexity of human nature. It has high literary value and historical significance. The main plot of the novel included the following aspects: The rise and fall of Jia Baoyu's family: The novel uses the rise and fall of Jia Baoyu's family as a clue to show the glory and shame of the family, the process of prosperity and decline. 2. Character Creation: The novel creates many distinct characters such as Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, etc. Their personalities, emotions, behaviors, and thoughts all leave a deep impression on people. 3. Love and marriage: The novel described the love and marriage between Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai. It showed the fragility and complexity of human nature and also reflected the drawbacks of feudal society. 4. Exploration of human nature: Through describing the words, deeds and thoughts of the characters, the novel shows the variety and complexity of human nature, including the weaknesses and beauty of human nature, as well as the interaction between human nature and social relations. 5. Historical background: The novel is set in the Qing Dynasty, depicting the social style and people's living conditions at that time. At the same time, it also reflects the political, cultural, moral and other issues at that time. Dream of the Red Chamber is a novel with profound thoughts and rich cultural implications. Its artistic value and historical significance cannot be ignored.