The oil lamp is one of the images that often appears in literary texts. It is usually used to describe a short-lived but precious thing. It exists for a short time but its value is very high. In novels, oil lamps were often used to express a spiritual value, for example, it could help the protagonist maintain his faith in times of difficulty, or it was a symbol that represented the protagonist's love and cherish of life. The purpose of reading literary texts was usually to inspire readers 'understanding and thinking of life by describing various life experiences and emotional experiences. As a temporary but precious existence, the oil lamp could make readers feel the fragility and preciousness of life, so they would cherish life more and pay more attention to the people around them. At the same time, the oil lamp can also help the readers feel the protagonist's spirit of maintaining faith and courage in difficult times, thus encouraging them to be more firm in their beliefs when facing the challenges of life. In short, the oil lamp is one of the common images in literary texts. It can help to express the fragility and preciousness of life, inspire readers to understand and think about life, and also serve as a symbol and expression technique in novels.