Was Cao Xueqin mentally unstable when he wrote 'Dream of the Red Chamber'? Was he unable to keep his clothes and food? How did he persist?
When Cao Xueqin was writing 'Dream of the Red Chamber', her life was very difficult, and her mental and physical health were greatly affected. The social environment he lived in was also very turbulent, making his life extremely difficult. However, he still persisted in writing and finally completed this great literary work through tireless efforts and perseverance. According to historical records, Cao Xueqin had gone through several years of hard work when he wrote 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. Not only did he have to write every day, but he also had to face financial difficulties. In the feudal society at that time, Cao Xueqin's life was even more difficult. However, he did not give up. Instead, he gradually accumulated a certain amount of wealth and reputation through his own efforts and creations. In addition, Cao Xueqin was also a person who loved literature very much. He was full of enthusiasm and faith in the cause of literature. He firmly believed that his creation could reveal the essence and truth of feudal society and leave a valuable cultural heritage for future generations. With the support of this belief, Cao Xueqin persevered and finally completed the great literary work of "Dream of the Red Chamber". It could be said that Cao Xueqin was able to persist in writing under difficult circumstances because of his love and belief in literature, as well as his tireless efforts and perseverance. These qualities helped him overcome the difficulties and challenges in life and finally succeed.
