What are the common themes in Chinese dramas and novels about 'love knot'?

Sure. One Chinese drama related to 'love knot' could be 'Eternal Love'. It tells a story of love that overcomes many difficulties across different realms. In terms of novels, 'A Record of Mortal's Cultivation to Immortality' also has elements of complex love relationships that can be seen as a kind of 'love knot' in the face of cultivation and various challenges.

One common theme is the struggle with ethics. Since a teacher - student relationship has certain ethical boundaries in the academic world, the characters often have to grapple with whether their love is appropriate. For example, they might worry about how it will be perceived by their colleagues, other students, and the academic community at large.

Love, of course. It's in the title. It might explore different types of love like romantic love, family love or unrequited love.

They often reflect the social background. 'The Peony Pavilion' reflects the feudal ethical concepts that restricted people's pursuit of love at that time. Through the description of the love story, it shows the struggle between people's true feelings and the traditional ethics.

Misunderstanding is also a frequently - seen theme. Due to lack of communication or external interference, lovers in Chinese novels may misunderstand each other. This can gradually erode the relationship and turn it into a love crisis. Just like in some modern Chinese novels, a simple rumor or a wrong decision can cause the two lovers to drift apart.

One characteristic of Chinese dramas on this topic is that they often have a happy ending. Most of the time, the couple will overcome all the difficulties and be together in the end. In terms of novels, they sometimes incorporate cultural elements into the love story. For example, traditional Chinese festivals or customs can play a role in the development of the love relationship. Also, the character development in both dramas and novels related to 'because of love' is closely related to the love story. As the love progresses, the characters grow and change. For example, a shy person may become more confident because of love in the story.

One common theme is sacrifice. In many 'Desperate Love' Chinese novels, characters are willing to sacrifice their own interests, status or even lives for the sake of their beloved. For example, they might give up a prosperous future in their families or in the world of cultivation just to be with the one they love.

One common theme is family opposition. In many Chinese novels, the family often has a big say in marriage. For example, in traditional families, they may value family status, wealth and reputation more than the love between two young people, which leads to the hopelessness of love.

There is also 'Romance of the Western Chamber'. Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying's love story is filled with challenges. They have to overcome various difficulties such as family opposition and feudal ethics, showing a tenacious 'love knot'.

One common theme is the clash of values. In many Chinese novels about divorce, the differences in values between husband and wife, such as traditional family values versus modern individual - centered values, often lead to the breakdown of the marriage. For example, in some novels, the husband may adhere to the traditional view that the wife should be mainly in charge of the family, while the wife desires more career opportunities.