The Character and Function of the Plot in Medicine Medicine was a story with ups and downs and a rigorous structure that showed many eras and characters in modern Chinese history. This article will analyze Medicine from two aspects: the plot arrangement and the role. I. The characteristics of the plot arrangement 1 Ups and downs The plot of the novel was arranged with ups and downs. Through a series of contradictions and conflicts, the plot pushed to the climax. For example, the protagonist Fang Hongjian experienced physical and mental torture while studying in Japan. At the same time, he discovered the truth of medicine and finally embarked on the road of selling medicine to save his mother and wife. 2. Multiple clues intertwined The novel interweaved many clues to connect the characters and events of different historical periods to show a complex historical background. For example, through the diary of the protagonist Fang Hongjian, the novel showed the changes in Lu Xun's life and thoughts during the Republic of China. 3. Various perspectives The novel presented the story from multiple perspectives. From the perspectives of the protagonist Fang Hongjian, Mother Fang, the pharmacist, the doctor, and many other characters, it showed the characters and fates of different historical periods. II. The role of plot arrangement Revealing the truth about drugs Through the experience of the protagonist Fang Hongjian, the novel reveals the truth of drugs and shows the harm of drugs to the people. At the same time, the novel also revealed that the greed and irresponsibility of the drug merchants had a huge impact on the Chinese medical and health industry at that time. Showing the complexity of human nature The novel expressed the complexity of human nature through the personalities and fates of many characters. For example, the protagonist Fang Hongjian experienced physical and mental torture while studying in Japan. At the same time, he also discovered the truth of medicine, showing the greed and selfishness of human nature. Driving the story Through the ups and downs of the plot, the novel pushed the development of the plot and finally pushed the fate of the protagonist Fang Hongjian to a climax.