There was no definite answer as to whether the theme or the social background of the novel was more important because both factors could have a profound impact on the novel and interact with each other. The expression of the theme is the core of the novel, which determines the expression of the emotions, thoughts, and values of the novel. A profound theme could resonate with the readers and trigger their thoughts, which would have a profound impact on the novel. The social background of the novel was the soil and background of the story. The social background could shape the character's image, promote the development of the plot, reveal the theme of the novel, and even influence the theme of the novel. Therefore, the social background of the novel was also a factor that could not be ignored. In the creation process, the author could choose a focus based on his own creative intent and the theme of the novel. If you want the theme of the novel to be more profound, you can choose the social background as the focus; if you want the novel to be more emotional and story, you can choose the theme as the focus. Of course, neither could be missing, because the success of a novel depended on the comprehensive performance of these two aspects.