Based on the given criteria, here's the evaluation of the story:

1. **Tragedy Degree:**
   - Almost no tragic elements are present in the story. It revolves around a dedicated scholar finding inspiration and succeeding in his work.

2. **Comedy Degree:**
   - The story doesn’t contain comedic elements or light-hearted plots. It is more of a reflective and inspirational narrative.

Given these observations, the story would score as follows:

```json
{
  "TragedyDegree": 1,
  "ComedyDegree": 1
}
```
